The signing of a five-year contract for gas transit from Russia through Ukraine is expected before the new year, said Last news Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Kozak.

before the Commissioner of Gazprom said that Moscow and Kiev signed a Protocol agreement on the continuation of transit and settlement of mutual claims.

As told to Kozak, it will be a new contract. However, he noted the projected transit Volumes.

"Volumes need to be adequate to meet the needs of the European customers ", - said Deputy Prime Minister.

Kozak also said that Moscow and Kiev have settled the mutual complaints on gas.

"More lawsuits, litigation, mutual claims will not be ", - he added.



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