Russia-Ukraine Conflict Flashcards
When did Ukraine side with pro-western revolutionaries and get rid of their russian government?
2004
What was the name of Ukraine siding with the west in 2004?
Orange Revolution
When was the first time Ukraine shut off gas to Ukraine?
Jan 2006
Who controls the pipeline of gas from Russia into Ukraine and Europe?
Gazprom
What in 2006 did Gazprom demand of Ukraine?
demanded payments x4 their previous amount
What did Gazprom shutting off gas to Ukraine mean for Europe in 2006?
40% decrease in gas reaching Europe
When was the 2nd time Russia shut off gas to Ukraine?
2008
IN 2008 WHAT DID GAZPROM CUT Ukrainian gas by?
50%
What was Ukraine seeking to do in 2008?
Join NATO / EU
What pipeline is proposed by Europe to decrease reliance on Russian gas?
Nabucco pipeline
From where would gas be sent from on the Nabucco pipeline?
Iran / Syria / Egypt to Austria via Eastern Europe
When was Hurricane Katrina
2005
What fraction of global gas reserves does Gazprom account for?
1/3
What shareholding of Gazprom does Russian government own?
50.002%
In 2006 what was Gazprom’s annual earnings?
£31.55billion
How many workers did Gazprom have in 2006?
440,000
What % of EU natural gas does Gazprom provide?
25%
Where is Gazprom gas the sole provider of energy to?
Bosnia-Herzegovina, Estonia + Moldova
What did Putin describe Gazprom as?
a “powerful political and economic lever of influence”
What is an example of Gazprom’s political manipulation?
forgave N.Korea 90% of its debt for allowing their new pipeline to pass through it
Korea is world’s 2nd largest gas importer
