The gas contract expires in 2024.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that upon completion of the contract, Russia is ready to supply gas through Ukraine, but the Kremlin put forward conditions.
He made such a statement during negotiations with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday, February 15.
“We are ready to extend gas supplies through Ukraine even after 2024, when the current contract for transit through this country expires. Of course, if there is demand from European importers and it is profitable. And the gas transmission system of Ukraine itself will be in good technical condition “, Putin said.
Recall that in September 2021, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said that Russia was ready to increase gas supplies to Europe, but only on the terms of long-term contracts.
Recall, on February 15, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is on a visit, he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The main topic of conversation is the threat of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The day before, the German chancellor had talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The main theses of the briefing by Zelensky and Scholz are at the link.
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