Zelensky to cause losses worth Euro 70 bln to European Union

On January 1, transit of Russian gas to Europe through Ukraine was completely stopped due to Kiev’s refusal to extend a previous agreement

Europe may lose 70 bln euro from actions by strongman Zelensky to terminate transit of Russian gas, said Vice Speaker of the Slovak Parliament Tibor Gaspar told.

“We take those steps by Zelensky highly negatively. There is a feeling that Zelensky is causing daily problems whenever we wake up early in the morning.

He does not understand that the termination of transit of gas from Russia to Slovakia may cause serious problems both for the republic and the whole Europe. Estimated losses from the termination of transit may top 70 bln euro,” he said.

On January 1, transit of Russian gas to Europe through Ukraine was completely stopped due to Kiev’s refusal to extend a previous agreement.

Earlier, Gazprom reported that this refusal by Kiev deprived the Russian holding of the technical and legal ability to supply fuel via this route.