Naftogaz Ukrainy payment of the debt

Gazprom acknowledged receipt of the first tranche of payment of arrears of Naftogaza Ukraine , said an official of the Russian concern Sergei Kupriyanov. We see the money and are willing to December 2, to resume negotiations to resolve the future supply of gas , – he said in the broadcast program News . When asked about the lead, I’m sure there are now Gazprom in the absence of the necessity to stop gas supplies in the event of financial problems with Kiev, Kupriyanov said: In order to go into direct contracts for gas supplies, it is necessary to obtain all the accumulated debt so far . Remember that Ukraine had promised before December 1 to pay debt for gas delivered in September, and part of the debt – for delivered in October. Gazprom appreciates debt Naftogaza of 2.4 billion U.S. in the light penalties and fines, which were formed for delivery between September and November. While Kiev to recognize that only a debt to the trader RusUkrEnergo to 1,26 billion U.S. Of this amount, $ 400 million – a debt for September and 860 million – for October. Gazprom does not report what may be the cost of gas for Ukraine in 2009. Earlier companies Aleksei Miller warned that the price of the new year could amount to more than 400 dollars per 1 thousand cubic meters. m. After the debt repayment parties to revisit the October memorandum, which implies a shift in 2009 to direct deliveries of gas (excluding from the scheme of supply Rosukrenergo), as well as a gradual transition to European pricing formula.