Central European gas flows have adapted to the halt of Russian supplies through Ukraine on Jan. 1, as increased shipments to the region from Germany and Italy make up the shortfall, data from network operators showed on Monday.

The contract between Kyiv and Moscow for the transit of Russian gas expires January 1. This historic event is a source of tension, as Slovakia and Hungary, which are particularly dependent on Russian supplies,

The halt in Russian gas transit through Ukraine has sparked fears of supply shortages and soaring energy costs, particularly in landlocked European nations