"Despite the contract (on the transit of gas to Europe between Moscow and Kiev. -

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) until 2024, we expect a significant further reduction or complete stop of transit to Hungary through Ukraine," he wrote on Facebook.

Earlier, Hungary signed a new long-term contract with Gazprom for the supply of gas bypassing Ukraine. 

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry noted that Kiev was surprised and disappointed by Hungary's decision and intends to apply to the European Commission.

Director of the Institute of National Energy Sergei Pravosudov commented on this statement in an interview with RT.