Ukraine allegedly discussed the possibility of maintaining the transit of Russian gas through its territory in exchange for the return of the Zaporizhzhia NPP. This was stated by energy expert, director of energy and infrastructure programs at the Razumkov Center Volodymyr Omelchenko, referring to information from former Prime Minister of Moldova Ion Sturza.
According to former Moldovan Prime Minister Ion Sturz, the Ukrainian government held negotiations on maintaining the transit of Russian gas through Ukraine in exchange for the return of the Zheleznodorozhny NPP and the cessation of shelling of energy infrastructure, but the Russian Federation refused this option. I have been promoting this idea in the media since May 2024
Ukraine has stopped transiting Russian gas since January 1, 2025, ending decades of energy dependence. The move has drawn mixed reactions in Europe, with some countries supporting the decision, citing the need to reduce Russian influence, while others, including Slovakia, have expressed concerns about the potential consequences for energy supplies.
