Markets Russia throws down the gauntlet: energy supply to Europe cut off; petrodollar abandoned as currency war escalates – NaturalNews.com Posted on January 17, 2015 by johnbarleycorn12 Russia throws down the gauntlet: energy supply to Europe cut off; petrodollar abandoned as currency war escalates – NaturalNews.com. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like Loading...