🌍Case Study - Russia And Ukraine Flashcards
How much does Russia own of Gazprom and what is it
50%
It’s a TNC
Transit state
A state or country through which energy flows on its way from producer to consumer
What % of gas exports to Western Europe cross Ukraine
80%
How much of the world’s gas reserves does Gazprom control
1/3
What % of Russia’s gas production does Gazprom account for
92%
What % of the EU’s natural gas does Gazprom provide
25%
How many does Gazprom employ?
460,000
What countries is Gazprom the sole supplier
Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia etc.
What number corporation in the world is Gazprom
4th largest
What were Gazprom’s annual earnings in 2006
30 billion
How much of Gazprom is owned by the state
50%
What has energy given Russia
. Power over former Soviet states
. Power in the region
. Power internationally
Orange revolution
. Winter 2004 in Ukraine
. Got rid of pro-Russian government for pro-western reformers
How did Russia react to the revolution
. In Jan 2006 Ukraine’s gas was cut off by Russia after they quadrupled the price and Ukraine refused to pay
Why did Gazprom cut supplies again to Ukraine
Ukraine wanted to join NATO and the EU
