Germans should start saving energy now to become more independent from Russian fossil fuels, Economy Minister Robert Habeck said, as Europe’s top economy looks for ways to cut gas and oil imports from Moscow in response to the war in Ukraine. With mounting civilian deaths in Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion, Germany is under pressure to wean itself off Russian gas and oil, as critics say the revenue provides Moscow with vital funds to wage war. Moscow describes its invasion of Ukraine as a “special military operation”. Habeck said Germany could become less dependent if citizens reduce their energy consumption, suggesting using the train or […]