This plan enabled Ukraine to achieve two goals: create the independent GTS operator in line with European rules and protect the country's interests i… - Andriy Kobolyev

Even if Russia gives guarantees, I believe the likelihood of Russia helping us is zero.

However, shifting gas sales, for example, to Chinese markets is not possible. ... In the case of China, it might take 10 to 15 years to build the infrastructure. The existing pipeline to China is small and is not connected to the areas currently supplying Europe. To lose your biggest, most lucrative market, to lose 80% of your revenues, and become fully dependent on China, does not look like a very smart or strategic move. That does not look like a victory.

There is no reason for the EU not to place an immediate embargo on supplies of Russian LNG and petroleum products. Russia's energy stranglehold has lasted for too long. This step will save lives, and not only in Ukraine.