Russia is ready to provide discount for Ukraine gas 100 dollars for 1 thousand cubic meters winter package in the coming days, said energy Minister Alexander Novak.
on Thursday, Russia, Ukraine and the European Commission signed a legally binding tripartite Protocol, secure consensus on winter gas plan. The plan involves the resumption of gas supplies from Russia, Ukraine and ensure uninterrupted transit to the European Union in the winter. It provides for the repayment of Ukraine before the end of year 3, 1 billion of 5, 3 billion dollars of debt and the purchase of " Gazprom " additional amounts for the winter on a prepayment basis.
" Our position is that the cost is calculated according to the formula in Accordance with the applicable contract and the current contract provides for the possibility of discounts when making a government decision on the reduction of export duties. This draft decision is ready, the Russian side is ready to present in the coming days, the appropriate discount, " said Novak in an interview to television channel.
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