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Ukraine Uncertain About Russian Gas Transit as New Year Approaches

2024-12-31

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Ukraine Uncertain About Russian Gas Transit as New Year Approaches

As the current gas transit deal nears expiration on December 31, Ukraine remains uncertain about the future of Russian gas transit through its territory. Despite the ongoing conflict between the two nations, Ukraine has continued to facilitate the transit of Russian gas to Europe under the terms of the existing agreement, which was signed in December 2019. With the deadline looming, Ukraine has emphasized that it will not sign a new deal to replace the expiring one, potentially disrupting the supply of Russian natural gas to European markets. This development comes as the energy sector is experiencing increased volatility, with concerns over energy security and the impact of geopolitical tensions on the global gas market. As the situation unfolds, Ukraine's stance on Russian gas transit remains a crucial factor in the regional energy landscape, with possible implications for the European gas market and the broader energy industry, including the future of natural gas and energy security ...Read more

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