Russia, Ukraine reach agreement on gas transit to Europe
Russian deputy PM, deal expected to be signed by the end of 2019
21 December, 15:46The current contract for gas being sent to Europe through the territory of Ukraine expires at the end of the year and there had been high concern that failing to reach a new agreement would interrupt supplies as winter sets in. The Ukrainian presidential administration says details will be announced on Saturday. Russian deputy prime minister Dmitry Kozak says the deal is expected to be signed by the end of the year. (ANSA-AP).