MOSCOW, March 30 - RIA Novosti/Prime." Gazprom "on their own, appealed to the government of the Russian Federation with the request to take measures to provide discounts to "Naftogaz of Ukraine" in the 2nd quarter of this year, said the head of "Gazprom" Alexey Miller.

"Today Gazprom letter addressed to the Government of the Russian Federation with the request to consider granting discounts for gas supplies to Ukraine for a period of 3 months. We believe the three-month period optimal, " said Miller in the air.

Miller recalled that the validity of the previous discounts on gas at $ 100 expires on 31 March.

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