https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2008/08/17/the-fire-in-russia/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 07:49:18 -0400<![CDATA[Most of Russia&#8217;s current power and influence comes from its production and control of energy. According to the DOE, &#8220;Russia’s economic growth over the past seven years has been driven primarily by energy exports, given the increase in Russian oil production and relatively high world oil prices during the period.&#8221;]]>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:33:51 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2008/08/17/the-fire-in-russia-n185923