The Ukrainian gas transmission system is a strategic asset. It must not be and will not be privatized. All these rumours are nonsense and attempt to intimidate people on the eve of elections.This was stated by Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Groysman on the air of the TV channel "Ukraine".

"I say unambiguously: Ukrainian gas transmission system cannot and will not be privatized. It must be owned by the state. I guarantee that neither I nor the Government will approve any of such decisions," the Prime Minister claimed.