As Pravosudov suggested, Poland and Bulgaria in this situation can resort to the so-called Ukrainian scheme.
“Ukraine has not been buying Russian gas for many years, although it is in transit through its territory.
She draws up contracts in such a way as if she bought gas somewhere on European exchanges, and she herself takes Russian gas from the pipe, but draws it up as if it was bought somewhere in Germany ... I think something similar will be in Bulgaria and in Poland,” the analyst explained.
At the same time, the expert noted that the suspension of gas supplies to these countries has already led to an increase in gas prices in Europe.
“Ukraine pays more for gas than it could pay by buying directly from Gazprom.
Want so?
For God's sake," said Pravosudov.
According to the expert, Poland and Bulgaria will not pay for Russian gas in rubles, since the importance of the absence of direct contacts with Gazprom for them is due to political reasons.
“The whole meaning of existence for Poland is the fight against Russia,” concluded the interlocutor of RT.
Earlier it was reported about the complete suspension of gas supplies by Gazprom to the Bulgarian Bulgargaz and the Polish PGNiG due to non-payment in rubles.
At the same time, the company announced its intention to reduce transit to third countries if Bulgaria and Poland start unauthorized selection from the transit flow.