The Minister of Finance of Ukraine Natalie Jaresko, speaking at the new York Council on international vzaimootnosheniam, said Kyiv buys from Russia only 30% of the gas consumed. "We began to diversify its gas imports. This is very important in terms of dependence on delivery of gas and oil. In principle, the problem is to import Gas from Russia, not, however, Clear that the sole supplier of gas to Ukraine fraught with consequences " - quoted Jaresko news Agency." currently, in the beginning of the year, We import from Russia only 30% gas 70% We buy in the EU, It is reversible Gas, " - said the Minister. In her expressions, first of all the Gas Ukraine purchased in Russia. Jaresko said that the diversification of supplies is beneficial for Ukraine from the economic point of view." It is not only the question of independence, but also a question of price. Gas imported from the European Union, presumably cheaper at $ 50 per thousand cubic meters ", - said the Head of the Ukrainian Ministry of Finance. Before the last working day of the week in Brussels were initiated dialogues on gas between Russia, the EU 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