Russia will cut gas supplies though Nord Stream 1, its largest pipeline to Germany, to just 20% of its capacity. This comes at the latest part of Russia’s weaponization of its gas supply to Europe, threatening to leave the continent critically short of supplies this winter. With the pipeline already operating at 40% of its capacity in recent weeks, tension is rising across the bloc, as countries start to weigh up the consequences of the sanctions placed upon Russia. Ultimately, the consequences of refusing to stand it solidarity with Ukraine will be greater. In response to Russia cutting gas supplies to Europe, the EU has agreed to emergency regulations to curb their gas use this winter. The move will inevitably…