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Russia-Ukraine Conflict Flashcards

1
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When did Ukraine side with pro-western revolutionaries and get rid of their russian government?

A

2004

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What was the name of Ukraine siding with the west in 2004?

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Orange Revolution

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When was the first time Ukraine shut off gas to Ukraine?

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Jan 2006

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4
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Who controls the pipeline of gas from Russia into Ukraine and Europe?

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Gazprom

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What in 2006 did Gazprom demand of Ukraine?

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demanded payments x4 their previous amount

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What did Gazprom shutting off gas to Ukraine mean for Europe in 2006?

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40% decrease in gas reaching Europe

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When was the 2nd time Russia shut off gas to Ukraine?

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2008

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IN 2008 WHAT DID GAZPROM CUT Ukrainian gas by?

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50%

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9
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What was Ukraine seeking to do in 2008?

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Join NATO / EU

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10
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What pipeline is proposed by Europe to decrease reliance on Russian gas?

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Nabucco pipeline

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11
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From where would gas be sent from on the Nabucco pipeline?

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Iran / Syria / Egypt to Austria via Eastern Europe

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12
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When was Hurricane Katrina

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2005

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13
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What fraction of global gas reserves does Gazprom account for?

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1/3

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14
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What shareholding of Gazprom does Russian government own?

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50.002%

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15
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In 2006 what was Gazprom’s annual earnings?

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£31.55billion

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16
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How many workers did Gazprom have in 2006?

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440,000

17
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What % of EU natural gas does Gazprom provide?

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25%

18
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Where is Gazprom gas the sole provider of energy to?

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Bosnia-Herzegovina, Estonia + Moldova

19
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What did Putin describe Gazprom as?

A

a “powerful political and economic lever of influence”

20
Q

What is an example of Gazprom’s political manipulation?

A

forgave N.Korea 90% of its debt for allowing their new pipeline to pass through it

Korea is world’s 2nd largest gas importer

Energy Security U2 (17 decks)

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