“As is known, the agreement between Russia and Ukraine ends on January 31, 2020. In order to extend it, it requires considerable study and a lot of time. In this situation, Moscow has certain requirements. Accordingly, the signing of the contract in September is not possible, ”said the deputy.
According to him, a few months ago, Russia proposed to start solving the transit problem.
“Preparation of the contract is a serious and big job. The environment of Zelensky shows incompetence in this matter, so the president makes such statements, ”said Chepa.
Earlier, Zelensky, following a summit with the EU in Kiev, announced his intention to resolve the issue of the transit of Russian gas to Europe through the country’s territory no later than September.