Russia as a fallback would be willing to prolong the transit contract with Kiev
The head of the Ministry of energy Alexander Novak on the results of tripartite consultations on gas between Russia, Ukraine and the European Commission said that Moscow may extend the current contract for the transit in the form of a wildcard.
The head of the Ministry of energy Alexander Novak on the results of tripartite consultations on gas between Russia, Ukraine and the European Commission said that Moscow may extend the current contract for the transit in the form of a wildcard.
However, He noticed that if Kiev is ready "to work on the European legislation" in 2020, Russia will be able to provide delivery for these rules.
He noticed that the two countries agreed to continue intensive work between organizations and among them, on tariffs and on rules of work in the terms of use in Ukraine of European standards.
"We are equally in the near future to study the technique, published on October 25, the method of selection of the tariff for pumping gas through the territory of Ukraine. We expect the publication of not only Ukrainian, but also in English and, consequently, in the near future it will be discussed and Will be analyzed in relation to the competitiveness of these rates with respect to other routes, " - said Novak.
The Minister also summed up that Kiev until not formulated an official position on the settlement of litigation "Gazprom" and " Naftogaz ".
the subsequent round of tripartite consultations will be held at the end of November, said the Head of Ministry. The last meeting He called constructive.
"All set to discover All the necessary decisions and to provide reliable pumping gas, transit of gas from 1 January 2020. We will continue to actively work at the level of ministries and at level of organizations ", - said the Russian Minister.
for his part, Vice-President of the EC Maros Sefcovic said that he was disappointed with the results of the meeting.
However, He was sure that the opportunity to come to a consensus on the transit pumping of gas remains. The official tried to convince Moscow and Kiev to use "every day and moment" for bilateral negotiations on the transit pumping gas.
Russia, Ukraine and the European Commission hold a trilateral dialogue on transit pumping gas, a completion Box 2019, when the existing agreement with Kiev.
The head of "Gazprom" Alexey Miller first outlined the 3 key rules to continue transit: judicial nullification of the claims of "Gazprom" and " Naftogaz ", the definition of the regulatory contract for the transit as well as certainty in the supply of gas to Ukraine, and their volume.
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