The deputy stressed that Russia is not going to fight with anyone over gas.
“But we will not give offense to anyone about our energy interests.
Our position suits the collective Europe quite well, ”he said.
Balbek also added that Ukrainian officials are confident that "their rant about how everyone should communicate with Russia is the most correct."
“The European world knows from its own experience that Russia is a reliable economic partner, unlike Ukraine itself,” the parliamentarian said.
Earlier Vitrenko said that the completion of the construction of the Russian gas pipeline "Nord Stream - 2" allegedly could lead to the start of a full-scale war.