Commenting on Zelensky's statement that it is necessary to develop effective measures against “Russia's use of gas as a weapon,” Alexander Dudchak noted that Zelensky is coming up with “fairy tales”, since such statements have nothing to do with reality.
“This suits the United States quite well, it is quite possible that it was they who advised Ukraine to issue such a text.
And regarding the continuation of gas transit through the Ukrainian territory after the end of the agreement, there will be an advantageous offer from Ukraine, it will be considered.
Now Russia has a contract with Ukraine, the contract will be fulfilled, ”the expert emphasized.
In turn, Konstantin Blokhin explained that now the United States needs to demonstrate its allied relations with Ukraine, since it acts in relation to the one asking, and the United States as a "guarantor" of its security.
“It is clear that all parties are trying to save face.
Germany is trying to save face by demonstrating its Euro-Atlantic solidarity together with American leader Joe Biden, the United States is doing the same, knowing full well that blocking Nord Stream 2 is impossible, and for Germany this is an important infrastructure project, ”the expert added.
At the same time, he said that Ukraine cannot put pressure on either Germany or the United States.
In his opinion, the situation is changing, but all the participants in the process are in a certain state of "assigned" and cannot make sudden movements.
Earlier, Zelensky, during negotiations with US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, stated the importance of the early start of trilateral consultations with Germany and the United States on the continuation of gas transit through Ukrainian territory.
The Ukrainian president stressed the importance of developing effective measures against "Russia's use of gas as a weapon."