KIEV, Aug. 11 - In the event of sanctions introduced against Russian companies on natural gas transit to Europe, this work can be done by companies which were not affected by this restriction, Naftogaz Ukrayiny said in a statement issued on Monday.

"The introduction of sanctions restrict transit of resources can limit or preclude further provision of gas-transportation services to certain contractors on the part of Naftogaz and Ukrtransgaz, in which case natural gas transportation services across Ukraine into the EU, Turkey and Moldova can be entrusted to contractors not falling under the sanctions. To that end, they need to sign direct contracts with the operator of the Ukrainian gas transportation system," the statement said.