The head of the organization "Naftogaz of Ukraine" Andrey Kobelev said that the price for Russian gas for Ukraine in the 2nd quarter of 2015 close to the market, however, Kiev wishes to continue to work towards reducing to purchase gas at a price lower than the European. "This cost (Russian) very close to the market price, although we will continue to work On its reduction. Our calculations indicate that Ukraine has to buy gas at a price lower than the European gas hubs, "said Korolev on Ukrainian TV" channel 5 "noting that" the potential for reduction still exists." along with this, Korolev said that the results achieved at the price of gas from Russia in the 2nd quarter to some extent, are the result of political agreements." On this issue worked and the head of Ukraine and the Prime Minister, and the Minister of energy of Ukraine, and Authorized Naftogaz, for this reason to say that this process is completely decoupled from the political process - too early, "said the Head of" Naftogaz ". Ukraine on Wednesday signed a new contract for the purchase of natural gas in the Russian Federation for the second quarter of 2015. Under the terms of the contract, the cost of gas will be $ 248 per 1,000 cubic meters, the rest of the rules are exactly the same as the rules of the So-called " winter package ". The Russian authorities decided to grant Ukraine a discount on gas in the 2nd quarter in the amount of export duties, but not more than $ 100 per thousand cubic meters. Preferential mode of delivery is extended until 30 June 2015. the cost of Russian gas for Ukraine in the 1st quarter of 2015 amounted to 329 USD per thousand cubic meters. Ukraine, According to the So-called " winter package ", agreed at the end of October 2014, after long negotiations with the participation of the European Commission, receives gas from Russia in the mode of payment with the benefit. The discount was provided by the government of the Russian Federation for the period to 31 March in the amount of export duty (30%) but not more than $ 100. A new twist on an old theme was designated on February 19." Naftogaz of Ukraine halted gas supplies in the Donbass, explaining that "critical damage" pipelines." Gazprom has decided the issue, using canned gas metering station and just a couple of hours, the Ukrainian side suddenly said restored pipe and resumed gas supply to the region. on the subsequent day of the event continued to grow, but the situation became clearer. So, Naftogaz says that resumed gas supply in the region. Commissioners of Donbass gas flows specifically from Gazprom through the southern border with the Russian Federation (GIS "Platoo" and "Prokhorovka" )." Gazprom argues that the flow of gas through Platova " and "Prokhorovka" agreed with the Ukrainian side. Read more in the article ""