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26.12.2019
DiXi Group Alert: the protocol on Russian gas transit fixed compromises but raised additional questions
Government of Ukraine made public the protocol signed by representatives of the EU, Ukraine and Russia as well as companies of these countries (Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine LLC, NJSC “Naftogaz of Ukraine”, Gazprom PJSC).The document sets out the parties’ coordinated political agreement on the conditions of Russian gas transit through Ukraine from January 1, 2020. This arrangement is to be implemented by companies that need to enter into relevant agreements.Given the dynamics of future negotiations, DiXi Group think tank considers it reasonable to make the following recommendations
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