227. Also per Stratfor analysis, the different oligarchs of Ukraine who came to power thanks to their political connections during the the rapid transition to capitalism will play a critical role during the current crisis.
Among them are Rinat Akhmetov, the country's richest man, who holds a dominant position in the country's steel and coal production. Another powerful one is Dmytro Firtash, a major player in the power and chemical industry. And last but not least Igor Kolomoisky, a banking and industrial magnate.
