The transit of Russian gas through Ukraine after 2024 can be continued only by agreement with importers, Ukrainian Ambassador to Moldova Marco Shevchenko told Vocea Basarabie TV channel.
“Ukraine will not initiate negotiations on the extension of the agreement on the transit of Russian gas after 2024, but is open to proposals from partner countries. The reason is clear – we (…) broke off diplomatic relations with Russia. We are waiting for the position of Gazprom or the Russian authorities. Ukraine is open to any situation in terms of transit, because at present natural gas is transited through Ukraine to Moldova, including Pridnestrovie,” the diplomat said.
In his opinion, the transit can be extended if the countries concerned themselves conclude a contract with the Russian company for supplies, and with the Ukrainian side for transit.
In addition, he answered the question why Ukraine continues to transit Russian gas, being in a state of conflict with Russia. “Because we have a contract, there are consumers, our allies in the West benefit from this contract, we do not want a situation where they are at a loss because of Ukraine,” the diplomat said.
Source: Rosbalt
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