The continuation of the negotiations on gas Between Ukraine and Russia may be only after the repayment of Kiev's debt for gas, said Last news Russian energy Minister Alexander Novak.

" We will wait for the 1st of all indebtedness for November-December and payment for April-may, then we'll see the possibility of consultation, if necessary, " said Novak, answering the question about the possible date of the talks.

on the first day of the week " Gazprom " has translated Ukraine for advance payment after long and fruitless negotiations with the mediation of the European Commissioner for energy Gunther Oettinger. Kiev insisted on sharp decrease of gas price from Russia, refusing differently to extinguish debts that have already reached 4, 5 billion dollars. Russia was ready to give a discount on the " blue fuel ", but neither the size nor the mechanism of rendering of Ukraine are not satisfied.

As explained " Gazprom ", Kyiv will be able to start receiving gas at the Deposit is not before will repay the primary part of the debt in 1, 95 billion dollars (1, 45 billion in November-December and five hundred million dollars in April-may).

Both sides of the conflict " and " Gazprom "and " Naftogaz of Ukraine " has already filed lawsuits in the Stockholm arbitration court, presenting each other multibillion complaints. However, the European Commission proposes to continue the dialogue and try to find a consensus out of court. Kiev informs about readiness for dialogue, but to extinguish debts in no hurry.

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