Novak: Introduction intermediary for gas for Ukraine will require changes to the Treaty of transit
The introduction of a European mediator between the Russian Gazprom and Naftogaz of Ukraine " will require changes in the transit agreement, opposes Moscow, said energy Minister Alexander Novak. " The details are not very clear. This proposal raises many questions, " said Novak, noting that it is unclear where Ukraine will find the money to pay for gas supplies to the European company, RIA " Novosti." This also implies changes to the contract on transit. Russia stands firmly against it, " said the Minister. At the same time, according to his statement, " in the form of a European intermediary is considered Firm Gdf Suez, reports TASS. On Tuesday in Brussels and could not sign a temporary gas contract between Russia and Ukraine. While the EC submitted a proposal to the European Company bought gas for Ukraine and resold it. However, Miller said that Moskvina consider the emergence of a European intermediary company that would buy gas on the border of Russia and Ukraine. The head of the Ministry of energy of Russia Alexander Novak said that the EC together with Ukraine within five working days will determine the source of payment of Kiev for the fresh gas supply from Russia, as long as the volume is necessary for Ukraine in winter gas and sources of payment remain unclear.