Dialogues between Russia, the EU and Ukraine on gas issues were started in on the last working day of the week in the evening in Brussels. The Russian side at the talks is Minister of energy Alexander Novak, Ukrainian Minister of energy Vladimir Demchyshyn and the head of "Naftogaz of Ukraine" Andrey Kobelev. The mediator acts as Vice-President of the European Commission for Energosoyuz maro? ?ef?ovi?, reports RIA " Novosti ". Before the last working day of the week was held bilateral meetings: first between the Russian Federation and the EC, then between the EC and Ukraine. As said before, the Russian energy Minister Alexander Novak, the Price of Russian gas for Ukraine in the 2nd quarter, inaccurate estimates, could reach $ 348 excluding discounts. The Russian Minister added that take-or-pay (take-or-pay " ) for gas supplies from Russia to Ukraine may revert upon termination of the winter package, because it's in the contract. According to Novak, Ukraine's debt for Russian gas has to be increased to 2, 477 billion, including penalties and fines. Before the last working day of the week Gazprom confirmed receipt from Ukraine fifteen million dollars prepaid gas from Russia in March. These funds will be enough to pay for gas supplies until the end of next week. Novak had previously said that Moscow is ready to take measures to provide discounts on gas for Ukraine in the framework of the existing contract with Naftogaz by Gazprom, if a proper appeal by the Ukrainian party. While Kiev believes that gas from Russia is obliged to cost in the summer, cheaper than $ 300 per thousand cubic meters. 10px