The head of Russia’s parliamentary energy committee has warned that Ukraine is an unreliable gas transit partner for both Moscow and the West, arguing its aging Soviet-built pipe network poses serious safety risks for the future.
Speaking as part of the St. Petersburg National Gas Forum on Tuesday, the head of the energy committee in Russia’s State Duma, Pavel Zavalny, told attendees that EU countries would be better off buying supplies that bypass Ukraine, as the country’s Gas Transportation System (GTS) is outdated and deteriorating, which could create issues surrounding reliability and safety in the future.
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