Transit of Russian gas across Ukraine: stoppage is not yet a foregone conclusion

On 1 January 2025, the Transit Agreement, which has provided political, commercial, technical and legal grounds for the transit of Russian gas across Ukraine during 2020-24, will expire. Once it happens – and if no extension or alternative transit arrangement are agreed – the transit will stop. However, as Dr. Katja Yafimava argues, transit stoppage is not yet a foregone conclusion. […]