Russia is ready to start negotiations on the extension of gas transit through Ukraine. But when there will be an understanding of who, in what volumes and under what conditions will buy it.
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The supply of Russian gas to Western and Central Europe and its transit through the territory of Ukraine, he said, should be discussed from the point of view of commerce.
“Negotiations on the extension of transit can be held when there is a clear understanding of which of the partners will be ready to buy Russian gas, in what volumes and on what terms. The topic of transportation in this case will be considered secondary,” the diplomat said.
He also said that Ukraine “out of political goals” raises the issue of extending the treaty before its completion.
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