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

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The proposal to reroute Russian gas through Ukraine could provide Kyiv with badly needed revenue. The US has discussed with Russia the possibility of restoring natural gas flows to Europe via pipelines running through Ukraine. This proposal would involve renewing gas transit, which was suspended at the start of last year when the five-year deal between Gazprom and Ukraine’s Naftogaz expired. If renewed, the Ukrainian government could benefit from collecting badly needed revenue from transit fees, providing a financial boost to the capital.

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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
  • The US proposals suggest rerouting Russian gas to Europe through Ukraine.oilprice.com
  • Germany is in an especially vulnerable position as storage sits at 61% full versus a target of 80% as of November 1.oilprice.com

Why it matters

For Kyiv and the Ukrainian government, the potential renewal of gas transit represents a significant, badly needed revenue stream. This financial benefit could help stabilize the national budget and support operations, especially given the current geopolitical and economic pressures on the country.

On a wider scale, the proposal is set against the backdrop of the European Union's commitment to phasing out all Russian energy commodity imports, even after the war in Ukraine ends. This commitment is complicated by low gas storage levels across Europe, with Germany being particularly vulnerable.

What we don't know yet

  • What legal obstacles would the EU's restrictions on Russian gas imports present to this arrangement?
  • Would the European Union allow the resumption of Russian gas transit through Ukraine despite its stated policy goals?

What would change this answer

The EU provides a legal framework for the transit dealThe possibility of revenue for Kyiv becomes much more certain and immediate.
EU officials maintain their firm stance on phasing out Russian energy importsThe proposal would likely stall, and the potential revenue for Kyiv would not materialize.

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