In 2019 “Naftogaz” and “Gazprom” signed an agreement on gas transit through the territory of Ukraine, the term of which expires at the end of this year.
This was reported by “URA-Inform” with citing Reuters.
Despite statements by Russian President Vladimir Putin about his readiness to continue deliveries via Ukraine, a source familiar with Gazprom's plans reported different information.
According to him, Moscow's basic scenario envisages the cessation of transit through Ukraine from January 1. It is noted that this could lead to a reduction in gas exports to “far abroad” countries, including European states and Turkey, by 20%. Under this The reduction applies to supplies through the Turkish Stream gas pipelines and Blue Stream.
However, exports to China via the Power of Siberia pipeline, which could reach 38 billion cubic meters, are not included in the calculation. At the same time, “Gazprom” believes that gas supplies to Turkey will remain stable.
At the same time, Ukraine faces the risk of state collapse: Bezuglaya admitted what happened at the front.
