December 27, 2024 08:28 GMT
NATGAS: Putin Says No Time Left for Ukraine Transit Deal
NATGAS
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday there was no time left this year to sign a new Ukrainian gas transit deal and said the blame laid with Ukraine for refusing to extend the agreement.
- "They announced that they would not renew the contract," Putin said, "There is no contract and it is impossible to conclude it in 3-4 days," he added.
- The current deal finishes at the end of the year.
- Putin also reiterated Russia was ready to supply gas to Europe via Poland through the Yamal - Europe pipeline.
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