The Federation Council on Wednesday blesed law that gives Gazprom the opportunity to pay for gas transit through the territory of Ukraine at the expense of debt " Naftogaz ", that is through the netting.

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

Russia on June 16, suspended direct gas supplies to Ukraine because of the billions of dollars of debt Kiev. Currently, Ukraine receives gas only in reverse from Europe.

Discussed by the parties " winter plan " involves the resumption of gas supplies from Russia, Ukraine and ensure uninterrupted transit to the European Union during the coming winter. It provides for the repayment of Ukraine before the end of year 3, 1 billion of 5, $ 3 billion debt for gas deliveries from Russia and the purchase of " Gazprom " additional amounts for the winter for the price of 385 USD per thousand cubic metres on a prepayment basis.

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