The liberation of Kiev from fines for arrears of gas ? indirect assistance to Ukraine, Russia has always been willing to be flexible, said the President's press Secretary Dmitry Peskov.
"without a doubt, This indirect assistance to Ukraine. This economic substance and economic issues. And Russia has always been ready, shall we say, pragmatic flexibility. This is another confirmation of this, "Peskov told journalists, RIA" Novosti ".



He clarified the position of Vladimir Putin, namely that " economic issues must always stand apart And can't be mixed with politics And other aspects of bilateral relations "." in the most difficult moments it is Russia quite clearly have always had, directly or indirectly, assistance to Ukraine ", - He added. First on Wednesday the President of Russia Vladimir Putin at a meeting with the head of Gazprom Alexei Miller said on the need to go towards Ukraine in the issue of penalties for arrears of gas on a " take or pay ". Naftogaz April 1, signed with Gazprom an additional contract for the supply of gas in the 2nd quarter of 2015. According to the document, the preliminary cost of gas for Ukraine in the 2nd quarter before discount is 348 dollars for 1 thousand Cubic meters And will be clarified. Promised by Russia, the discount is $ 100.


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