An important outcome of the tripartite consultations that took place on 2 may in the capital of Poland, became the respect by the European Commission of the Ukrainian debt for gas, told reporters the Russian energy Minister Alexander Novak.
according to him, yesterday's meeting has not led to any concrete result." I think they have not led to any result, because It was the first meeting, the Parties revealed their seats for the three problems, " he said.
at the same time the Minister noted that " we have heard the position of the European Union (EU Commissioner for energy Gunther) Ettinger, which, in our opinion, quite clearly stated that Ukraine does not pay for gas supplies, And the issue requires settlement." This is one of the results of the consultations ", - noted the Minister.
in addition, He added that Ukraine has agreed action of gas contracts, which were signed in 2009." We can say that it is not completely certain positions, which were voiced by the Russian Side, were supported by the participants of the consultations ", - said the Minister.
The sides agreed to continue meeting until the end of may." Has to undergo at least two meetings. A meeting in mid-may. On the agenda until after we have not Yet agreed to this meeting, we are obliged to prepare all the issues in more detail, with the participation of experts with the preparation of the necessary materials. And Another meeting will be held at the end of may, as we consider that during the may meeting must be completed ", - he concluded.
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