KYIV, June 12 – The United States is ready to help Ukraine prepare for the possible blocking of gas transit by the Russian side in 2020, Economic Counselor of the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine JP Schutte said.

"Ukraine must be prepared in case Russia cuts off gas transit through Ukraine in 2020, as it has threatened to do. The United States stands ready to help Ukraine prepare for this. Ukrainian companies need to take the necessary steps now to buy and store the gas needed for winter. We also support carefully prepared electricity market reforms, an independent and competent energy regulator, and eventual integration of the electricity grid with Europe," he said.