Gas Wars and Energy Blackmail (2006–2009)
The use of the state monopoly Gazprom as a political weapon against Kyiv's independent course. Gas supplies were cut off at the height of winter (January 1, 2006, and January 1, 2009) to destabilize the Ukrainian economy, blackmail European consumers, and coerce the Ukrainian government into unfavorable contracts through corrupt intermediaries (RosUkrEnergo) closely tied to the Russian authorities and organized crime[1].
Actors
| ID | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| G0011 | Russian Federation |
Direct energy blackmail and the cutting off of gas supplies (January 1, 2006 and January 1, 2009) in the middle of winter to exert pressure on the pro-Western Ukrainian government and blackmail European consumers[1]. |
Techniques Used
| ID | Name | Use | |
|---|---|---|---|
| T0015 | Bribery of Elites |
Imposition of corrupt gas supply schemes through an intermediary company (RosUkrEnergo), controlled by S. Mogilevich, a crime boss linked to the Russian security services, in order to buy up the loyalty of the Ukrainian elite[1]. |
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| T0108 | Economic Blockade |
Direct energy blackmail and the cutting off of gas supplies (January 1, 2006 and January 1, 2009) in the middle of winter to exert pressure on the pro-Western Ukrainian government and blackmail European consumers[1]. |
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Instruments
| ID | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| S0009 | Diplomacy |
Direct energy blackmail and the cutting off of gas supplies (January 1, 2006 and January 1, 2009) in the middle of winter to exert pressure on the pro-Western Ukrainian government and blackmail European consumers[1]. |
| S0017 | Secret Police and Security Services |
Imposition of corrupt gas supply schemes through an intermediary company (RosUkrEnergo), controlled by S. Mogilevich, a crime boss linked to the Russian security services, in order to buy up the loyalty of the Ukrainian elite[1]. |
References
- Михаил Зыгарь. (2023). Война и наказание: Как Россия уничтожала Украину.