The EC expressed confidence in the reliability of gas transit through Ukraine
The Commission does not doubt the reliability of gas supplies from Russia to the EU via Ukraine, said Vice-President of the European Commission on energenius Maros Sefcovic. "I am convinced that the supply of gas to EU markets will remain reliable," he said, reports RIA " Novosti ". The head of the EU Diplomacy Federica Mogherini, whose words are also given in the message of the EC, said: "the results of today's meeting on energy problems have the ability to help cross the differences between Ukraine and Russia (question) gas supply ". In the release notes that the Parties to the tripartite talks on the first day of the week confirmed the intention to apply winter gas service." The company will be paid in advance and order from Gazprom sufficient gas to provide coverage of all domestic consumption in Ukraine in March, " emphasizes the EC. Naftogaz will also continue to ensure uninterrupted gas transit to the EU. Gazprom will supply up to 114 million cubic meters (mcm) per day prepaid and booked gas on mutually agreed delivery points, says the EC. The negotiators also realized that the issue of gas supplies in certain regions of Donetsk and Lugansk regions is very complex from a legal, technical and political points of view." This issue will be discussed further, according to the report.