Separately, Orzhel said that if Russia cuts off the gas on Jan. 1, “Ukraine will not freeze.”

Separately, Orzhel said that if Russia cuts off the gas on Jan. 1, “Ukraine will not freeze.” He said on Ukrainian TV: “Today we have record gas reserves in underground storage facilities, and, accordingly, coal in warehouses. This means the main thing – Ukraine will not freeze this winter without transit. Even without transit, we will provide energy for every Ukrainian.” Reserves are high because of purchases over the summer and autumn with mild temperatures.