“This will be a new contract, its key essential conditions for the next five years have been agreed. Until the New Year, we will sign this contract, ”RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.
At the same time, he refused to name the exact volumes of transit, noting that the needs of European consumers will be satisfied.
Kozak also stressed that Russia and Ukraine have settled mutual litigation.
“The issue has been settled, there will be no more lawsuits, litigations, mutual claims,” Kozak promised.
Previously, Gazprom announced the signing of a protocol on the continuation of gas transit through the territory of Ukraine and the settlement of mutual requirements.
Deputy Commissioner Marosh Shefchovich welcomed the signing of a "balanced agreement" by Kiev and Moscow.