The Cabinet of Ministers of Russia will extend to the second quarter a discount on gas for Ukraine, provided at the expense of export duties, the proper decision at the meeting with Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev supported the head of Vladimir Putin.
"We adopted an appeal Gazprom, based on the statement of the Ukrainian partners, the essence of which is to extend concessional package for the next quarter, until July 1 - 3 months" - said at the meeting with Medvedev.
"We believe that currently, the Ukrainian economy is in a very difficult position, and although, of course, such solutions assume, has the ability to be, not the most favourable consequences for our budget, I mean failure on the part of export duties, but in these circumstances We believe it is possible the treatment of Gazprom, Oh, and accordingly, the Ukrainian side to Express their support," continued the head of the government.
"With the understanding that all of the basic rules of the existing contract that binds our company "Gazprom" and "Naftogaz of Ukraine" - they will be strictly observed, including the return of those debts, which are now accumulated, " added the Prime Minister.
"Let's do that," replied the head.
A new twist on an old theme was designated on February 19." Naftogaz of Ukraine halted gas supplies in the Donbass, explaining that "critical damage" pipelines." Gazprom has decided the issue, using canned gas metering station and just a couple of hours, the Ukrainian side suddenly said restored pipe and resumed gas supply to the region.
on the subsequent day of the event continued to grow, but the situation became clearer. So, Naftogaz says that resumed gas supply in the region. Commissioners of Donbass gas flows specifically from Gazprom through the southern border with the Russian Federation (GIS "Platoo" and "Prokhorovka" )." Gazprom argues that the flow of gas through Platova " and "Prokhorovka" agreed with the Ukrainian side. Read more in the article ""
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