September 06, 2024 08:27 GMT
Azerbaijan President Optimistic Over Ukraine Gas Transit
NATGAS
Azerbaijan is facilitating talks between Russia and Ukraine to keep natural gas transit via Ukraine towards European, its President Ilham Aliyev said at a conference on Friday.
- He added he was moderately optimistic on a potential breakthrough.
- The deal for Russian gas transit via Ukraine is set to expire at the end of the year. Ukrainian officials have made it clear they do not seek to renew its terms, opening the door for Azerbaijan discussions instead.
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