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Ukraine disappointed with Hungary over Gazprom deal

Ukraine will respond to Hungary after her gas contract with Russia. This was stated by Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba for the ICTV channel.

“This will not only be a political step. We will not stop only with the abolition of the intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation, which is the main body of bilateral cooperation. We will take other steps to protect Ukraine’s national interests in this situation,” Kuleba said. .

The Minister noted that the signing of a contract for the supply of gas, bypassing the Ukrainian territory, is a blow to Ukraine.

Gazprom has signed a 15-year gas supply contract with Hungary through Bulgaria and Serbia

Deliveries will come via Turkish Stream


“Hungary has struck a blow at Ukrainian-Hungarian relations by excluding the Ukrainian gas pipeline from the gas supply scheme from Russia. This is a blow and we must respond appropriately. There can be no regrets,” Kuleba said.

We recall that the Russian State Corporation “Gazprom and Hungary have agreed to supply gas by the end of 2036 G.

Hungary will receive 4.5 billion cubic meters of gas a year throughout the term of the contract. From them 3.5 billion cubic meters will come through Bulgaria and Serbia and 1 billion – through Austria.

The agreement, which will enter into force on October 1st, provides for the possibility of changing the terms in 10 years.

Through In 2020, Hungary imported 8.6 billion cubic meters of Russian gas. This is the second largest indicator in 12 years.


Gazprom has reduced gas transit through Ukraine

About 50 million cubic meters less gas



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