European energy security : reducing volatility of Ukraine-Russia natural gas pricing disputes /

As Russia positions itself for a long-sought Gazprom takeover of Ukrainian infrastructure, the European Union must consider a serious investment in Ukraine to prevent complete Russian control over its energy security. Despite recent agreements between Russia and Ukraine over natural gas pricing, the...

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Main Author: Andres, Richard B.
Corporate Author: National Defense University. Institute for National Strategic Studies
Other Authors: Kofman, Michael
Format: Government Document eBook
Language:English
Published: [Washington, D.C.] : Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University, [2011]
Series:Strategic forum ; no. 264.
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Online Access:https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo13386
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Summary:As Russia positions itself for a long-sought Gazprom takeover of Ukrainian infrastructure, the European Union must consider a serious investment in Ukraine to prevent complete Russian control over its energy security. Despite recent agreements between Russia and Ukraine over natural gas pricing, the fundamental issues that caused the shutoff of gas to Europe in 2009 remain largely unresolved, and a future shutoff remains a strong possibility. Proposed alternative pipelines will not alter the key role Ukraine plays in European access to Russian gas, and independent reforms of it's energy sector are unlikely to succeed without foreign investment.
Item Description:"February 2011."
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Physical Description:1 online resource (16 pages) : color illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 14-15).