Maria Kniazeva. Vice-President of the Commission on energenius Maros Sefcovic thinks it necessary to quickly discuss year plan deliveries of natural gas from Russia to Ukraine and reaching agreement before the end of winter.

" I think We should discuss this as soon As possible in order to have the contract to the end of the current winter for supplies (gas) in the summer and next. We can't leave (the solution to this issue - ed) at the last moment, " said Sefcovic in an interview Last news , answering the question whether he wants in the near future to initiate a tripartite dialogue with the participation of authorized Russia, Ukraine and the European Commission on summer gas service.

Winter plan provides for the supply of gas from Russia to Ukraine until 31 March 2015.

Sefcovic expressed hope that the decision of the arbitration court in Stockholm " will help more long-term solution to the issue of gas supplies from Russia to Ukraine.

As stated before, Sefcovic in the capital of Russia will hold a meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Arkady Dvorkovich, energy Minister Alexander Novak and head of "Gazprom" Alexey Miller. Among those who authorized the Commission wanted to discuss was listed and summer gas plan.

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