Abstract:

In this article the tendencies of development of the Russian-Ukrainian relations in the energy field are analyzed. On the basis of the analysis of energy intensity of economy of the Russian Federation and Ukraine forecasts of development of import operations of deliveries of the Russian crude oil, oil products, coal, and also nuclear fuel to Ukraine are carried out. The author pays special attention to the prospects of natural gas transit through the territory of Ukraine. The article notes that by 2020 the relations between the Russian Federation and Ukraine in the energy sector will be limited to the purchase of nuclear fuel and coal by Ukraine.