Gazprom PJSC is making preparations for a potential complete cessation of natural gas flows through Ukraine in the coming year.

The current transit agreement is set to expire at the end of this year, and plans are being developed for a scenario where no gas is transported through Ukraine.

However, these plans still require management approval. This development is occurring in a context of ongoing tensions and uncertainties surrounding energy supplies in Europe.

Gazprom's strategy reflects a significant shift in the gas transit dynamics of the region.

The implications of a halt in gas flows through Ukraine could have wide-ranging effects on energy markets and supply chains across Europe.