Russia and European countries can do this without buying Russian gas. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced this RIA News.
According to him, European countries should decide for themselves whether to buy Russian gas or not.
“If they need it, let them have it, otherwise we will take care of it,” the head of state added.
Kadri Simson, formerly European Commission Energy Commissioner statedIt was stated that the EU is not interested in extending the agreement on the transit of Russian gas to Europe via Ukraine after it expires in 2024. According to him, Europe has learned to “live without Russian gas.”
Before that, the media reported that Ukraine, citing sources in the Ukrainian government no renewal plans An agreement on the transit of Russian gas through its territory to Europe after 2024. Transit will be possible only if the capacity of the Ukrainian gas transportation system is rented after the expiration of the contract.
Previously the European Union overpayment Billions of euros for gas due to sanctions against the Russian Federation.
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Source: Gazeta
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