The representative of the European Commission stated that the European Union is prepared for the termination of Russian Federation gas transit through Ukraine. Europe’s infrastructure is flexible enough to receive gas from other countries via alternative routes, Deutsche Welle reports.

“The impact of the termination of transit through Ukraine on the EU’s supply security is limited,” said the European Commission representative.

She added that the European Commission has coordinated with EU member states for over a year to prepare for alternative supply schemes.

According to the representative, Europe’s gas infrastructure has been strengthened through significant liquefied natural gas (LNG) import capacities. The reliability of gas supplies has also improved thanks to increased energy efficiency and expanded use of renewable energy sources.

Termination of Russian gas transit through Ukraine

Ukraine does not plan to continue Russian gas transit to Europe after January 1, 2025. Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine is ready to transport gas to Europe only if it is not of Russian origin.

At the same time, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico insists on continuing transit. In December, he visited Moscow and met with dictator Vladimir Putin, even threatening to cut electricity supplies to Ukraine in response to Ukraine’s refusal to continue gas transit.

Learn more about the termination of gas transit through Ukraine and whether Europe – in the RBC-Ukraine article.