Putin noted that now there is a contract between the Russian Federation and Ukraine, which provides for pumping through the Ukrainian GTS of up to 40 billion cubic meters of gas over the next 5 years.
“Do you think that we should feed everyone? Is it our duty to feed everyone, or what? We have a contract with Ukraine on pumping gas through Ukraine. We will pump up to 40 billion cubic meters within 5 years. almost up to 200, but if there were normal relations, then a significant part would be pumped through Ukraine, “he said.
Putin added that in the future, supplies to Europe will grow, so it will be possible to load the Ukrainian gas transportation system after the launch of Nord Stream 2.
“There is an opportunity to load the Ukrainian gas transportation system in the future, even after the completion of the transit contract. We want this, but we need the goodwill of Ukraine,” he said.
At the same time, the Russian president noted that the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline will be cheaper than transporting gas in transit through Ukraine and a number of other countries.
“Those who think or believe that this is bypassing some other transit countries – this thesis is not true… Because the route along the bottom of the Baltic Sea from Russia to Germany is shorter in terms of the number of kilometers, I want you to hear it again than through European countries. It is shorter and cheaper, “Putin summed up.
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