As of January 1, 2025, the transit of Russian gas through the territory of Ukraine to Europe dropped to 0. This was one of Moscow's biggest defeats.
Points of attention
- One of the biggest defeats for Moscow was the termination of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, as highlighted by Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
- The need to establish alternative gas supply routes and work with other partners to ensure stability in the region is crucial.
- Zelenskyy emphasized that the manipulation of energy resources as tools of political influence and energy blackmail led to Russia's losses in gas transit.
- Transitioning towards transparent energy policies and resisting pressure from certain European politicians who favor cooperation with Moscow's schemes is vital.
- Increasing the supply of American gas to Europe and maximizing offers from reliable partners in the market can lead to more competitive prices and reduce Europe's energy dependence on Russia.
Cessation of gas transit through Ukraine was one of Russia's biggest defeats — Zelenskyy
When Putin was given power in Russia more than 25 years ago, the annual gas flow through Ukraine to Europe was 130+ billion cubic meters. Today, Russian gas transit is 0. This is one of Moscow's biggest defeats.
Zelensky explained that the transformation of energy resources into weapons and cynical energy blackmail by partners is what deprived Russia of its most attractive and geographically most accessible market.
The President noted that most European countries have successfully adapted to changes related to the energy transformation.
He stressed that the common task now is to support Moldova in this process. At the same time, he said, it is important to resist the pressure of some European politicians who, instead of a transparent energy policy, continue to choose cooperation with Moscow's mafia schemes.
We also very much hope for an increase in the supply of American gas to Europe, as President Trump has already spoken about. Cooperation and maximum offers from partners on the market will make prices more comfortable.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President of Ukraine
At the end of his statement, Zelenskyy concluded that the more gas there is on the market from Europe's true partners, the faster the last negative consequences of Europe's energy dependence on Russia will be overcome.
Termination of Russian gas transit through Ukraine
From January 1, 2025, Ukraine stopped the transit of Russian gas to Europe, terminating the contract with Gazprom.
Note that Ukraine closed the gas valve on January 1 at 07:00, depriving Moscow of approximately $5-7 billion in annual revenue. This happened immediately after the expiration of Naftogaz's five-year contract with Gazprom.
The European Union prepared for this scenario in advance by developing alternative supply routes and infrastructure for importing liquefied natural gas, which ensured the stability of energy supply in the region.
