Ukraine can resume gas transit, but not Russian gas - Halushchenko
Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko has rejected the possibility of resuming Russian gas transit through Ukraine.
He said this in an interview with LB.ua, Censor.NET reports.
"I think we will not resume Russian gas. We can resume transit, but Russian gas will not go through this pipe," he said.
According to Halushchenko, there are currently no ready-made proposals from other countries for gas transit. However, Europe has the opportunity to replace Russian gas with Azerbaijani gas.
"In fact, we are open to negotiations with our neighbors. We will definitely hold consultations. On all issues. But it is very important that we talk on a professional level," the minister added.
Stopping Russian gas transit
As a reminder, at 07:00 on January 1, 2025, the transportation of Russian natural gas through Ukraine was suspended in the interests of national security.
The Cabinet of Ministers said that Ukraine had duly informed the European Commission about the termination of gas transit. European countries have prepared.
Earlier, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico also threatened to stop exporting electricity to Ukraine and significantly reduce support for Ukrainian refugees in response to the cessation of Russian gas transit through Ukrainian territory.
Recently, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a "beggar and blackmailer."
Earlier it was reported that Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was "obviously mistaken" in hoping that his shadowy schemes with Moscow would exist indefinitely.
