The income of " Naftogaz of Ukraine " from the transit of gas from Russia to the European Union will Not be counted in the debt to Gazprom, said the Russian energy Minister Alexander Novak after the tripartite talks on gas.

" This issue was raised in the framework of tripartite consultation. The head of " Gazprom " Alexey Miller confirmed that Gazprom pays for the transit of gas to European consumers will come in this period, for six months, on account of " Naftogaz " in Accordance with the contract for gas transit. Will not set-off will be the current payment mode cash transfers, I had it in mind, " said the Russian Minister.

before Tuesday, the State Duma adopted in the 3rd reading of the law, enabling Gazprom to pay for gas transit through the territory of Ukraine at the expense of the debt of Naftogaz, to realize the netting.

Changes in the law " On currency regulation and currency control ". They allow a set-off for liabilities arising from contracts of sale of gas between residents (gas exporters) and non-residents, and agreements On gas transit through the territory of foreign countries. Under this rule will get an agreement On the transit of gas from Russia through Ukraine.

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