The chances of continuing gas transit from Russia through Ukraine to the EU and Moldova are close to zero. Europe has found alternative, albeit more expensive, routes. Meanwhile, Moldova continues negotiations with Moscow on gas supplies,

Russian state-controlled gas giant Gazprom is making the assumption that no more gas will flow to Europe via Ukraine after Dec. 31 in its internal planning for 2025, a person familiar with the plans said.

Kyiv has indicated it will not extend the transit deal, ending over 50 years of gas flows from Siberia to central Europe — a vital revenue stream for Russia since the Soviet era.