“Not everything depends on us. There is a risk of termination of transit, ”the head of state said.
According to him, Moscow has repeatedly talked about its readiness to work with Kiev on deliveries both to Europe and to the Ukrainian market.
“Moreover, at prices lower than those at which Ukraine receives Russian gas, but as if by reverse from Europe,” he said.
Earlier, Putin announced the desire of the Russian side for constructive work on this issue. As noted in the Kremlin, Russia does not refuse transit, but Ukraine should also meet in the direction.
In turn, the head of the Ukrainian Ministry of Energy Aleksey Orzhel announced his readiness to stop the transit of Russian fuel. At the same time, he emphasized that the signing of a new agreement is a priority.
On December 31, Gazprom’s current transit contract with Naftogaz expires.