Russia to Supply Gas to Europe without a Contract with Kyiv

In 2020 Russia will be able to supply gas to the EU through Ukraine without concluding a gas contract with Kyiv provided that Kiev meets its commitments on implementing European energy rules in its legislation. “Ukrainian gas and transport system’s operator will be obliged to put up for an auction its transit capacities”, TASS reports citing a source in the European energy sector. Gazprom will be able to buy for carrying out short-term and medium-term supplies. Ura.ru