**Ukraine Offers to Transport Azerbaijani Gas to Europe**
President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that Ukraine is ready to transport gas from Azerbaijan to Europe. This move comes after Russia suspended its gas flows to Europe through Ukraine earlier this month.
Zelensky believes that Azerbaijan can supply up to 25 billion cubic meters of gas, and Ukraine can provide the necessary infrastructure to transport it. However, he made it clear that Ukraine will not transport Russian gas. He emphasized that the key to success is having a strong political will to work for the people, not with Moscow.
This move follows the suspension of Russian gas flows to Europe through Ukraine, which caused dissatisfaction in Slovakia and Hungary. Zelensky has been focused on providing quick solutions to the energy crisis in Moldova’s breakaway region of Transnistria, where Russia had also cut off gas supplies.
**No Renewal of Gas Transit Deal with Russia**
Zelensky had previously rejected any renewal of the gas transit deal with Russia, saying that Ukraine will not allow Russia to profit from the situation. This stance has complicated relations with Hungary, which has been a vocal supporter of Russia and has expressed concern over energy shortages.
**EU Diplomats to Discuss Foreign Policy on January 27**
The issue is expected to be a central topic when EU diplomats meet on January 27 to discuss foreign policy. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has warned that he will veto the renewal of EU sanctions on Russia unless Ukraine agrees to reopen the gas pipeline and allow Central European countries, including Hungary, to import Russian gas.
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