As the Ambassador of Ukraine to Moldova, Marko Shevchenko, explained, transit after 2024 can be extended by agreement with importers. “Ukraine will not initiate negotiations on extending the agreement on the transit of Russian gas after 2024 but is open to proposals from partner countries”, the diplomat said. Therefore, the transit can continue if the interested countries conclude a contract with the Russian company on supply and the Ukrainian side on transit.
For example, Ukraine can have a transit contract with Germany, Poland, and Moldova if local companies buy gas from Russia and transport it through Ukraine. Ukraine will not enter into a contract with Russia, but will with, for example, the Republic of Moldova.
Currently, the transit of Russian gas continues because Ukraine has obligations to the consumers in Western allied countries.