Russia, Ukraine and the EU discussed gas problems in Brussels last night. Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said that the round will continue on the evening of October 30. In his words, the basic parameters to be included in documents, agreements on prices and a mechanism for restructuring the debt have been established, some gas volumes may be sent in November-December, based on a prepayment system, RIA Novosti reports.
The minister clarified that a protocol he agreed on with the European Commission and Prodan was under development, an additional agreement on the contract between Naftogaz and Gazprom was another document being worked on.
Novak said that Kiev will find the money to pay for 4 billion cubic meters of gas for winter. No guarantees have been given in written form.
Gazprom chairman Alexey Miller mentioned three documents: a protocol between Russia, Ukraine and the European Commission, a protocol between the European Commission and Ukraine and a supplement for the deal between Gazprom and Naftogaz Ukrainy.
Ukraine and the EU will discuss their bilateral protocol on October 30. If they fail to reach an agreement, there will be no documents signed, he added.
Russia, Ukraine and the EU discussed gas problems in Brussels last night. Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said that the round will continue in the evening of October 30. In his words, the basic parameters will be included in documents, agreements on price, mechanism for restructuring the debt have been set, certain gas volumes may be sent in November-December, basing on the prepayment system, RIA Novosti reports.The minister clarified that a protocol he agreed on with the European Commission and Prodan was under development, an additional agreement on the contract of Naftogaz and Gazprom was another document worked on.Novak said that Kiev will find money to pay for 4 billion cubic meters of gas for winter. No written guarantees have been given in written form.Gazprom Head Alexey Miller mentioned three documents: a protocol of Russia, Ukraine and the European Commission, a protocol of the European Commission and Ukraine and a supplement for the deal of Gazprom and Naftogaz Ukrainy.Ukraine and the EU will discuss their bilateral protocol on October 30. If they fail to reach an agreement, there will be no documents signed, he ad
