We need to distinguish sanctions against individuals and the work of enterprises operating in Ukraine, paying taxes and supporting energy independence

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07.11.25

Today, the Ukrainian energy sector lives between two realities:
On the one hand, there is an urgent need for its own gas, on the other hand, there are legal norms that actually stop those who can provide this resource.

Ivan Gerasimovych, CEO of Smart-Holding, during the discussion panel from RBC "Energy Holding Ukraine" continues to talk about the need to distinguish between sanctions against individuals and the work of enterprises operating in Ukraine, paying taxes and supporting energy independence.

To unblock the work of enterprises, it is not necessary to lift sanctions - only make adjustments to paragraphs 73-78 of Annex 1 to the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of 08.10.2024 - that's all. Personal sanctions on EU citizens remain in full, but enterprises will start working.

This is a question about the much-needed Ukrainian gas production, which the country can have — or lose.
We believe that the rules should be fair for those who work for the benefit of Ukraine.

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