Question

5. What did Putin do to the Russian energy industry?

Unit 5 Lesson 4, Topic 7 Lesson 4

Answer 1

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Putin made significant reforms to the Russian energy industry, including consolidating state control of key energy companies such as Gazprom and Rosneft. He also implemented policies that allowed the government to exert more influence over the industry and prioritize the interests of the state over those of private companies. Additionally, Putin has used the energy industry as a tool for achieving political and economic goals, such as increasing Russia's influence in global energy markets and using energy as a means of exerting leverage over other countries.