“Of course it's good to be realistic.

Nobody minds.

It was advisable to start earlier, and not to tell until the last moment that Nord Stream 2 will not be built, ”Mitrahovic explained.

He noted that Ukraine is experiencing "large-scale socio-psychological disappointment" in Western support for Nord Stream 2.

“Experiencing a large-scale collapse of illusions on this issue, which were among a large number of the population and the ruling class.

Well, sometimes you really have to part with your illusions, ”said the specialist.

The expert recalled that the current contract for gas transit was signed until the end of 2024, so regardless of whether Gazprom is pumping gas through Ukraine or not, it will still be obliged to pay as if it were transiting 40 billion cubic meters of gas per year ... 

“As for the period after 2024, then the question is for Ukraine: is it ready to offer any conditions that will be beneficial for the transportation of gas through its territory, taking into account the existing competitive routes,” the analyst concluded.

Earlier, Shamshur urged to prepare "for the worst-case scenario," according to which Nord Stream 2 will be put into operation.