Energy Security Case Studies - Russia & Ukraine

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Russian gas company?
Gazprom
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How much of the world's gas does Gazprom control?
Around 1/3
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What do critics of Russia's gas supply say?
Is using its supply as a weapon
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What did Ukraine do in 2004 to anger Russia?
Adopted a pro Western government
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What did Russia do in response? (2006)
Cut gas supply off and quadrupled price
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What happened in 2008?
Gazprom cut supplies again by 50%
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Why did Gazprom do this?
Claimed it was about debt (Ukraine was seeking entry into NATO at the time)
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Why should Europe be worried? (2)
1) Russia supplies vast amount to Europe 2) Europe's 3 main pipelines intersect Ukraine
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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
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How much of the world's gas does Gazprom control?

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What did Ukraine do in 2004 to anger Russia?

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What did Russia do in response? (2006)

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