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DISINFO: Ukraine Might Explode Pipelines to Stop Gas Transit
DISINFORMATION CASE DETAILS
  • Outlet: Rossia 24 (archived)*
  • Date of publication: January 16, 2019
  • Outlet language(s): Russian
  • Reported in: Issue 133
  • Countries / regions discussed: Ukraine
Tags:
Ukraine gas economy Nord Stream 2 Trade Energy European Union

DISINFO: Ukraine Might Explode Pipelines to Stop Gas Transit

SUMMARY

Once the Nord Stream 2 is completed, Ukraine might be tempted to explode gas pipelines to stop the transit.

RESPONSE

No evidence given. Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation about Ukraine, and Nord Stream 2 related issues. Every year Ukraine earns 3 bln USD on gas transit, according to CEO of Naftogaz Andriy Kobolev. In addition, Ukraine invests in the modernisation of the the GTS. In 2018 - 2027, Ukraine plans to invest additional 60 bln UAH (almost 2 bln EUR). Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin recently informed that Ukraine is interested in signing a new transit agreement, but only if it would be concluded in accordance with the European gas market rules.

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