The deal to transport gas via the war-torn country to the rest of the continent expired, meaning Europe won't be able to access Russian gas via Ukraine

After more than 1,000 days of war, Ukraine is running short on manpower while the Kremlin has stepped up bombings of cities and infrastructure, launching missiles, drones and artillery rounds at civilian targets.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview that President-elect Trump is “capable of stopping” Russian President Vladimir Putin and that he will be a key factor in the outcome of the war in Eastern Europe,

The deal, which was signed in 2019, has survived three years of war but its expiration means European states reliant on Russian gas won't be able to access it via Ukraine.