Dvorkovich: the main partner of the Russian Federation in gas negotiations remains EC
The main partner of Russia in gas talks on Ukraine remains the European Commission, told reporters Vice-Premier of the Russian Federation Arkady Dvorkovich on the sidelines of the world petroleum Congress.
before the first day of the week " Gazprom " about the translation of " Naftogaz " 10. 00 Moscow time on the control system of payment for the gas supplies because of non-payment of the debt. Overdue Ukrainian Naftogaz to Gazprom exceeds 4, 4 billion dollars. The Russian gas monopoly has also informed the EC about possible disruption of supplies if Kiev will be unauthorized to take transit gas.
" European countries are all understand. Contact is currently the most important thing with the EC, Mr. (Gunther) Oettinger. He further informs the rest of the country. Although some (countries - as amended) has a direct meeting, " said Dvorkovich, answering the question about warned European countries about possible supply disruptions.
European consumers currently receive gas from Russia in full.
As for the possibility of imposing additional sanctions against Russia, Dvorkovich said He does not expect any extension of restrictions against Russia.
" I don't expect any action (limitation) in relation to the oil companies of Russia. We are open for investment. We believe That the mutual relations with partners long-term, stable and mutually beneficial. We do not want to close the market for our partners. Russia is not going to impose any limits on good terms, and I expect That the rules will remain normal, " He said.