“The importance of the“ package ”transaction concluded on the eve of January 1, 2020, which envisages the continuation of uninterrupted transit of Russian gas to Europe through the territory of Ukraine from January 1, 2020, is highlighted. A positive assessment is given to the exchange of retained persons held between Kiev and Donbass on December 29 according to the principle of“ all established on all established ”, The Kremlin’s website says.
In addition, the leaders of the two countries exchanged congratulations on the occasion of the New Year, and also spoke in favor of developing relations in 2020.
On December 29, an exchange of prisoners took place between Ukraine and the self-proclaimed Lugansk and Donetsk people's republics.
On December 31, Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller announced that the company had signed a set of gas transit agreements and contracts with Ukraine.
In turn, Naftogaz said that gas transit agreements with Russia remove numerous risks, in particular, for the financial system of Ukraine.