“This is the fulfillment of the agreements that were reached earlier, first at the level of presidents in the Norman format in Paris and then during two meetings in Berlin of energy ministers, deputy prime ministers of energy on both sides, representatives of Gazprom and Naftogaz,” said expert.
He noted that this decision is "a necessary step for the further signing of the transit agreement."
“Now the parties have signed documents that will regulate their previous relations. Now they are signing a transit agreement for the coming years, ”added Yushkov.
Earlier, the Ukrainian government approved the signing of a settlement agreement with the Russian company Gazprom.