The head of the Ministry of energy Alexander Novak explained the message of the Executive Director of "Naftogaz" Yuriy Vitrenko, about the fact that Kiev is ready to accept from Gazprom $ 3 billion by the decision of the arbitration in the form of gas supply. The head of Ministry has noticed that " it is a subject of discussion in the total package of agreements ", and the settlement of debt - " one of the most important components ". Novak has noticed that Moscow believes it is important to first come to a common opinion about the package agreement with Ukraine, and then to return to the tripartite discussions with the European Commission. explaining bilateral dialogues, which took place yesterday in Vienna, the Russian Minister called them constructive, But pointed out that there are technical issues that require additional discussion and refinement by experts. He did not rule out that a new round could take place next week. "currently, Experts are working specifically with "Gazprom" and Ukrainian Experts. They are Now in a few days, are obliged to work out the real issues, " said Novak. according to his statement, the timing of conclusion of new long-term contract on transit of gas depends largely on the Ukraine, because she still expected to certify its new transmission system operator. So, answering the question, and in truth if December 13 is the deadline for agreement as outlined " Naftogaz ", Novak said: "We time not talked about, it's just They signify the date that they have in the decision