Ukrainian Oil Company “Naftogaz” pays for gas by the day due to lack of money, said on the air “Russia 24″ Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak. “Today there was information that” Naftogaz “has paid more than $ 15 million, and that in fact, taking into account of daily gas supply, even for one day. Apparently, our Ukrainian colleagues do not have the money, they list only one day ahead,” – he said.
Earlier, Nowak said that Russia will deliver gas directly to Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republic in the event that “Naftogaz” confirmed in writing refusal to supply.
In turn, , the head of “Naftogaz” Andrew Kobolev said the company transfers the funds “to the extent that we comfortable and we consider it appropriate.” He confirmed the information about the advance payment for the supply of Russian gas to March 5, inclusive, according to TASS referring to the Ukrainian media.
Kobolev also informed that on 2 March in Brussels planned trilateral meeting on gas supplies, which is expected to discuss the cost of gas supplies to Ukraine in the summer.
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