Ukraine has no plans to extend the contract for Russian gas transit through its territory, which is set to expire at the end of 2024, said Naftogaz CEO Oleksiy Chernyshov in an interview with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s Ukrainian service.
Obviously it’s because the gas goes to Europe, which until recently was very dependent on Russian natural gas. Europe is Ukraine’s ally. Ukraine needs Europe’s military aid and shutting off the gas would make things hard for Europe and potentially upset them.
Obviously it’s because the gas goes to Europe, which until recently was very dependent on Russian natural gas. Europe is Ukraine’s ally. Ukraine needs Europe’s military aid and shutting off the gas would make things hard for Europe and potentially upset them.
And presumably Ukraine is getting a cut of the profits too.
Yes, Ukraine is paid for this by Russia