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The gas transit situation in Europe has become a focal point with Ukraine's decision to halt Russian gas transit influencing geopolitical dynamics. Gazprom's increase in gas supplies to Slovakia via the Turkish Stream and Slovakia's call for the resumption of Russian gas transit highlight ongoing tensions. Ukraine stands firm, refusing Russian gas while exploring alternatives from Azerbaijan. Slovakia's Robert Fico threatens EU-level consequences if the transit isn't resumed, demonstrating the complexity of European energy security. Ukrainian and European Commission statements emphasize readiness for alternative routes as the EU adjusts to a non-Russian gas framework.
Why did Ukraine stop the transit of Russian gas?
Ukraine decided to halt the transit of Russian gas as a strategic move to reduce dependency on Russian energy and increase Europe's energy security. This decision also aims to eliminate one of Russia's main tools of influence over Europe. President Zelenskyy declared it one of Moscow's biggest defeats.
How is Slovakia responding to the halted gas transit through Ukraine?
Slovakia, led by Prime Minister Robert Fico, has expressed significant concerns over Ukraine's decision to stop Russian gas transit. Fico has threatened to block EU summit decisions related to Ukraine and initiated discussions at the EU level to seek alternatives and ensure energy security for his country.
What alternatives is Ukraine considering for its gas transit routes?
Ukraine is considering alternatives such as gas transit from Azerbaijan to Europe. President Zelenskyy emphasized Ukraine's commitment to supporting diversified energy routes and reducing dependency on Russian gas. Ukraine has notified the European Commission about halting Russian gas, showing readiness for such transitions.
How is the European Union adapting to the changes in gas transit through Ukraine?
The European Union is prepared for the cessation of Russian gas transit through Ukraine. The European Commission has stated that Europe is ready for this change, with alternative routes in place to ensure stability of gas supplies. EU nations are also increasing their energy resilience and flexibility.
What has been Gazprom's response to Ukraine's decision on gas transit?
Gazprom has responded by increasing gas supplies to Slovakia via the Turkish Stream pipeline, bypassing Ukraine. This move illustrates Gazprom's strategy to maintain its European market share despite geopolitical shifts and challenges posed by Ukraine's transit halt.
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Germany’s Merkel on Nord Stream 2: "No way Ukraine can lose status of state transiting Russian gas" During a meeting with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that it would be impossible to implement the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project without Ukraine’s future role in gas transit being determined. 47 116 209 Previously in trend: Gas War
Ukraine obtained 26.5 million cubic meters of gas from EU, - Energy Ministry As of March 4, Ukraine received 26.5 million cubic meters of gas from the countries of the European Union. 31 003 168 Previously in trend: Gas War
Poroshenko wants NSDC meeting over gas agreements Former Ukrainian President and European Solidarity party leader Petro Poroshenko has demanded that a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) be convened after reports of agreements on direct gas supplies from Russia to the Ukrainian market. 25 645 602 Previously in trend: Gas War
Ukraine will not extend contract for transit of Russian gas to EU - Chernyshov Naftogaz of Ukraine cannot extend the contract for the transit of Russian gas to the European Union through Ukraine, which expires at the end of next year. 24 332 23
Russia willing to use Ukraine's pipeline for gas transit after 2019, - European Commission Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak assured Vice-President of European Commission (EC) Maroš Šefčovič of Moscow’s willingness to supply gas to the European Union through Ukraine after 2019. 23 483 111
Unrecognized Transnistria is without gas, heat and hot water due to suspension of gas supplies from Russia Massive gas cutoffs began in Transnistria on January 1, 2025. 23 420 133
Fico: "If Zelenskyy does not allow transit of our gas, serious conflict may arise Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico said that stopping gas transit through Ukraine could lead to a serious conflict between the countries. 12 344 106 Previously in trend: War
Fico on suspension of gas transit through Ukraine: Serious consequences for everyone in EU, but not for RF Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico believes that the suspension of Russian gas transit through Ukraine will "have drastic consequences" for everyone in the EU. 11 316 58
Gazprom increased transit through Ukraine after shutdown of "Nord Stream" Gazprom on Saturday increased the transit of natural gas to Europe through Ukraine after the shutdown of "Nord Stream". 11 192 13
Erdogan, Putin launch TurkStream Pipeline Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, have inaugurated a dual natural-gas pipeline that will open up a new export route for Russian gas into Turkey and Europe. 10 594 143
Ukraine will stop transit of Russian gas to Europe at end of 2024, - Chernyshov Ukraine is ready to abandon gas transit, especially because Russia is not fulfilling the terms of the contract. Naftogaz of Ukraine will not continue transiting Russian gas after the contract expires in 2024. 10 400 85
Zelenskyy agrees to meet with Fico on gas transit President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has agreed to hold a meeting with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. 10 197 73
In February, Gazprom increased gas supply through Ukrainian gas pipelines by 72% In February 2023, the supply of Russian gas through Ukraine increased by 72% compared to the figures at the end of January. At the same time, one of the two entry points to the GTS of Ukraine is still used for resource transit. 10 041 62
Dropping claims against Gazprom economically unsound - Naftogaz Gazprom's proposal that Naftogaz Ukrainy drop the $3 billion claim it has already won against the Russian gas giant in Stockholm arbitration in exchange for a "discount" on gas purchases does not make economic sense. 8 772 76 Previously in trend: Gas War
It seems Putin has instructed Fico to open second energy front against Ukraine - Zelenskyy Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has instructed Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to open a second energy front against Ukraine, drawing Slovakia into the mix. 8 431 76
Slovak MPs went to Russia to talk about gas supplies: Poland did not allow them to fly over its territory On Sunday, January 12, a delegation from the National Council of the Slovak Republic, headed by parliamentary vice presidents Andrej Danko and Tibor Gaspar, traveled to Russia for talks on gas supplies. The airplane carrying the delegation had to fly over the Czech Republic and Germany, as... 8 014 111 Previously in trend: Gas
Slovak President Pellegrini refuses to go to Ukraine because of suspension of Russian gas transit: let no one be offended Slovak President Peter Pellegrini says he refuses to pay an official visit to Kyiv because Ukraine has stopped the transit of Russian gas that Slovakia was receiving. Earlier, Pellegrini announced his intention to come to Ukraine. 6 711 68 Previously in trend: Gas
Ukraine is ready for gas transit from Azerbaijan to Europe, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine has not abandoned gas transit from Azerbaijan to Europe, but Kyiv will not agree to resume Russian gas transit. 6 418 64
Slovak President Pellegrini to "reconsider" visit to Ukraine after gas transit talks Slovak President Peter Pellegrini is considering a visit to Ukraine. However, he will wait for the completion of negotiations on gas transit for Slovakia and an assessment of the situation in the war. 6 387 33
Ukraine could make "gesture of gratitude" by allowing gas transit from Russia, - Slovak President Pellegrini Slovak President Peter Pellegrini expects a ‘gesture of gratitude’ from Ukraine, namely the resumption of Russian gas transit. 6 322 62 Previously in trend: Special summit Termination of gas transit
Ukraine does not intend to continue transit of Russian gas - Halushchenko Ukraine does not plan to extend the contract for the transit of Russian gas to Europe. 6 248 48
Gazprom refuses to book additional interruptible transit capacity via Ukraine for July despite upcoming major pipeline repairs According to data of the Regional Booking Platform, Gazprom has again refused to book additional transit capacity via Ukraine for July despite the upcoming major repairs on export gas pipelines. 6 226 32
Fico threatens to veto military aid to Ukraine at EU level in response to suspension of Russian gas transit Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico threatens to veto the upcoming military aid package to Ukraine from the European Union. He states that this will be a response to the termination of Russian gas transit through Ukrainian territory. 6 186 56 Previously in trend: Gas
Zelenskyy: Halting Russian gas transit through Ukraine is one of Moscow’s biggest defeats President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that the halt transit of Russian gas through Ukraine to Europe is one of Moscow's biggest defeats. 6 089 50
Stockholm-based court to rule on Gazprom-Naftohaz dispute today, Sales Director Vitrenko says Today's ruling of Stockholm arbitration court in gas transit dispute between Russian Gazprom and Naftohaz Ukrainy will determine Naftohaz’s future in terms of payments for gas supplies. 6 057 15 Previously in trend: Gas War
Zelenskyy: Fico’s hopes that shadow schemes with Moscow would exist indefinitely were mistake, his obvious mistake President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico "obviously made a mistake" in hoping that his shadowy schemes with Moscow would exist indefinitely. 5 478 47 Previously in trend: Gas
Ukraine will not continue transit of Russian gas - Zelenskyy At a press conference in Brussels, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine does not intend to continue transiting Russian gas. 5 200 23 Previously in trend: War
Europe is in difficult situation due to termination of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, - Sijjarto Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said that Ukraine allegedly put the EU in a difficult economic situation by stopping the transit of Russian gas through its territory. 5 157 53
Fico calls on Zelenskyy to meet to resolve gas transit issue After a public exchange of harsh statements with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico called for a meeting to resolve problems with gas transit. 5 010 48
Bulgaria cancels tax on Russian gas transit and bans oil refining from Russia Bulgaria’s parliament passed a law banning the export of fuel produced from Russian oil from 1 January 2024 and stopping Lukoil’s refinery from processing this oil from 1 March. 5 004 6
Foreign Ministry on Fico’s threats: Slovakia’s electricity supply is not charity, Ukraine pays lot of money for it Foreign Ministry on Fico's threatsThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has responded to the threats of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to cut off electricity supplies to Ukraine. 4 901 25 Previously in trend: Robert Fico’s statements on Ukraine
Fico threatens to stop gas transit to Ukraine if Russian gas supplies are cut off Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico says he has the moral right to stop gas transit to Ukraine because of Ukraine's refusal to transit Russian gas starting in 2025. 4 763 19
Fico threatens to veto decisions on Ukraine at EU level due to halt in Russian gas transit Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico once again demands that Ukraine resume transit of Russian gas through its territory. Otherwise, his country will take "tough measures" against Kyiv. 4 291 42
Ukraine will not extend gas transit contract with Russia - Shmyhal Ukraine is currently in talks with its European partners about their need for gas transit after the contract is completed. 4 186 20
Merkel says Nord Stream 2 will not replace gas transit via Ukraine German Chancellor Angela Merkel has discussed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi the transit of natural gas through Ukraine, emphasizing that Germany will continue to insist on Ukraine's transit role. 3 955 46
EU is looking for alternative supply routes in case agreement on Russian gas transit through Ukraine will not be extended – Bloomberg The European Union is considering other possibilities for transiting Russian gas. 3 811 43
Orban threatens to lift EU sanctions against Russia if gas transit through Ukraine is not resumed - Bloomberg Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said that Hungary may seek the lifting of EU sanctions against Russia if Russian gas transit through Ukraine is not resumed. 3 736 31
Austria is no longer dependent on Russian gas - and that’s good thing - Energy Minister Gewessler Austrian Minister for Climate and Energy Leonor Gewessler stated that her country is no longer dependent on Russian gas. 3 498 10
It is absolutely unacceptable that Slovakia threatened to cut off emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine, - Estonian Foreign Minister Tsakhkna Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsakhkna emphasized that Slovakia's threats to cut off electricity supplies to Ukraine are absolutely unacceptable. 3 055 11
France will prepare to cut off Russian gas supplies: This is most likely scenario The French government will prepare to cut off Russian gas supplies. 2 899 13
Macron, Putin discussed Russian gas transit via Ukraine French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the outcome of the Normandy Four summit and natural gas transit through Ukraine to EU countries during a phone call on December 17. 2 883 47
Ukraine will not give up on stopping Russian gas transit even for "reconciliation" with Fico - Sybiha Ukraine is not considering concessions to Slovakia and agreeing to renew the transit agreement with Gazprom in order to improve relations with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. 2 858 17
Fico says he can block EU summit decision on Ukraine by stopping gas transit Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said he could block the decision of the European Union summit on further assistance to Ukraine. 2 840 34 Previously in trend: Special summit Fico does not want to help Ukraine
US Department of Energy will help Ukraine become invulnerable 'to threats of supply disruption from Russia' The US Department of Energy is sending an expert delegation to Ukraine to help develop a winter action plan to address critical needs during the 2019-2020 winter season as a sign of commitment to Ukraine's energy security and at the request of President Zelenskyi's administration. 2 710 13
Gazprom to increase gas supplies to Slovakia via Turkish Stream bypassing Ukraine - Reuters Starting in April 2025, Russian Gazprom will significantly increase gas supplies to Slovakia through the Turkish Stream pipeline. 2 561 9 Previously in trend: Termination of gas transit
European gas infrastructure is flexible and ready for non-Russian gas supplies, - European Commission on stopping transit through Ukraine The suspension of Russian gas transit through Ukraine was expected, and the EU has prepared alternative routes for the transport of blue fuel. 2 190 7
Ukraine denies Slovakia’s claims of disruption of gas transit talks - Chentsov Ukraine has denied Slovakia's statements about its refusal to participate in trilateral talks with the EU and the Slovak side on the transit of Russian gas. 2 153 3
Ukraine has deprived Putin of one of his levers of influence on Europe by suspending gas transit - Sybiha Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha believes that Europe and the world will be safer without Russian gas. 1 985 14
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