Ukraine in Control of Gas Infrastructure: Naftogaz CEO

The video discusses Ukraine's role in transiting Russian gas to Europe amidst the ongoing conflict. It covers the capacity and financial arrangements of gas transit, the political sensitivity of infrastructure, and the impact of Russian troops on compressor stations. The discussion also touches on Europe's potential to reduce reliance on Russian gas through LNG deals.

Why does Ukraine continue to allow Russian gas to transit through its territory?

• To maintain political leverage

• To protect its infrastructure from attacks

• Due to technical incapacity to stop it

• Because of international pressure

How are payments for the gas transit made despite sanctions on Russia?

• Through cryptocurrency transactions

• In barter trade agreements

• In hard currency through exempted banks

• In rubles through Russian banks

What is the strategic reason for maintaining gas flow through Ukraine?

• To prevent infrastructure damage

• To ensure continuous revenue

• To comply with EU regulations

• To support Russian economy

What is the stance of Naftogaz regarding the potential cut-off of Russian gas transit?

• They are in favor of an immediate cut-off

• They are waiting for EU approval

• They prioritize uninterrupted transit

• They have already stopped the transit

What has been the impact of the conflict on Ukraine's transit infrastructure?

• It remains largely undamaged

• It is under EU control

• It has been completely shut down

• It has been heavily bombed

What is the current status of control over the gas infrastructure in Ukraine?

• Ukraine maintains control

• It is jointly controlled by Russia and Ukraine

• It is under international supervision

• Russia has taken full control

What is the potential future of Europe's energy dependence on Russian gas?

• Europe can end its dependence soon

• Dependence will shift to other countries

• Dependence will increase due to new deals

• Europe will remain dependent indefinitely