By allowing the Russian gas transit through Ukraine, Kyiv unwittingly helped the enemy to earn $6.5 billion annually, which is equivalent to 5-6 massive missile attacks. “I welcome the president's (Volodymyr Zelenskyy) decision” to stop the gas transit because the Russian military machine is financed by the Russian budget,

Ukrainian transit gas deal to Europe ended on Jan. 1. For now, the most acute effects are being felt in a region called Transnistria, on the eastern edge of Moldova.

Ukraine’s decision to end the gas transit deal with Russian energy giant Gazprom has been hailed by President Volodymyr Zelensky as one of Moscow’s biggest defeats. Today, the transit of Russian gas is zero.

This will clearly deprive Russia of about $6.5 billion in annual revenue from gas sales to Europe. It’s one of the biggest and most expensive losses for Moscow. Of course, we welcome Ukraine’s decision and its determination,

The ongoing conflict has highlighted the importance of diversifying gas supplies to build resilience against geopolitical risks.

Ukraine's move will deprive Russia of about $6.5 billion in annual revenue from gas sales to Europe, according to U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby.