Energy Security Case Studies - Russia & Ukraine 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyEnergy sources and securityA2/A-levelEdexcel Created by: lauraking20Created on: 03-06-17 22:04 Russian gas company? Gazprom 1 of 9 How much of the world's gas does Gazprom control? Around 1/3 2 of 9 What do critics of Russia's gas supply say? Is using its supply as a weapon 3 of 9 What did Ukraine do in 2004 to anger Russia? Adopted a pro Western government 4 of 9 What did Russia do in response? (2006) Cut gas supply off and quadrupled price 5 of 9 What happened in 2008? Gazprom cut supplies again by 50% 6 of 9 Why did Gazprom do this? Claimed it was about debt (Ukraine was seeking entry into NATO at the time) 7 of 9 Why should Europe be worried? (2) 1) Russia supplies vast amount to Europe 2) Europe's 3 main pipelines intersect Ukraine 8 of 9 Why shouldn't Europe be worried? 1) Western Europe too valuable for Russia to lose 2) EU is planning gown pipelines (e.g. Nabucco) 3) EU is looking for alternative sources 9 of 9
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