If Russia stops gas transit via Ukraine, Europe will face a serious "gas crisis" next winter, writes economist and former senior employee of the General Directorate of the Treasury of France, Sebastian Folds for L " Opinion. He emphasizes that the probability of decline in real, as Moscow and Kiev did not have the opportunity to come to a consensus on a new contract for gas transit, while the incumbent ends January 1, 2020. "the lack of a reasonable economic agreement - that is, one that guarantees the transit through Ukraine of a large amount of gas is acceptable for the Russian Federation on price, we go straight to the gas crisis this winter," writes Farm. in this case, according to his statement, the countries of Europe are waiting for the gas supply disruptions that will lead to a significant increase in prices. However, He emphasizes that American liquefied natural gas is unlikely to be able to solve the problem of too high cost. for this reason, according to the expert, Europe needs to put a lot of effort and to facilitate the conclusion of a new agreement on transit between Moscow and Kiev. in addition, Koshar supported the new Russian gas pipeline "Nord stream - 2" which, in his vision, has clear economic benefits and could become an alternative and more reliable route for gas supplies from Russia in the event of termination of transit through Ukraine. However, the expert also reminds us about the threats to the United States who intend to introduce penalties against the new Russian pipeline, However, such actions are, in the opinion of the Fold, will only worsen relations between Washington and Europe. However, He lays certain hopes on the new President of Ukraine, Vladimir Zelenskiy, which is, in the opinion of the Fold, able to establish a dialogue with Russia and avoid the " gas drop ". For this reason, specialist agitating European countries to initiate a dialogue with the Ukrainian President and push him to compromise with Russia. Existing contracts for production and delivery and transit of gas from Russia via Ukraine expire at the end of 2019. Certainty with the future supplies and transit up to the present moment. Until not assigned and the date for the next round of trilateral negotiations Russia-Ukraine-EU on future gas transit from Russia through Ukrainian territory. <span style="color:darkgray