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How could the proposal to reroute Russian gas through Ukraine affect Volodymyr Zelenskyy?

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Renewal of Russian gas transit could provide Ukraine with badly needed revenue. The US proposal suggests restoring natural gas flows from Russia to Europe via pipelines running through Ukraine. This would require renewing the gas transit agreement, which suspended operations when the original five-year deal between Gazprom and Ukraine’s Naftogaz expired at the start of last year. According to reports, the renewal of this transit could provide the Ukrainian government with badly needed revenue, offering a financial benefit to the administration led by Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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How it reaches Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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The facts so far

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  • Ukraine suspended all Russian gas transit at the start of last year when the five-year deal between Gazprom and Ukraine’s Naftogaz expired.oilprice.com
  • The Ukrainian government could benefit from the renewal of gas transit from Russia and get some “badly needed revenue”.oilprice.com
  • Germany is in an especially vulnerable position as EU gas storage sits at 61% full versus a target of 80% as of November 1.oilprice.com

Why it matters

For the Ukrainian government, securing badly needed revenue from gas transit could provide a crucial financial boost to its operations. This revenue stream would help stabilize the national budget and support government functions, which is vital given the ongoing geopolitical situation.

Globally, the proposal exists against the backdrop of the European Union's stated plan to gradually phase out all Russian energy commodity imports. While EU officials maintain this position, the current low levels of gas storage, particularly in Germany, highlight the immediate pressure on European energy security.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the European Union accept the rerouting of Russian gas through Ukraine despite its stated policy of phasing out Russian energy?
  • What specific financial impact would the renewed gas transit have on the Ukrainian government's budget?

What would change this answer

The European Union formally agrees to the rerouting proposalThe effect on the Ukrainian government would become more certain and potentially stronger, as the revenue stream would be secured.
The EU maintains its strict policy against resuming Russian energy importsThe possibility of the revenue stream for Ukraine would fade, as the legal obstacles mentioned in the reports would remain insurmountable.

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