Russia imposes prepayment regime with Ukraine on gas supplies
Updated: 2014-06-16 16:19
(Xinhua)
|
|||||||||||
MOSCOW - Russia's energy giant Gazprom decided on Monday to introduce prepayment regime with Ukraine's Naftogaz company, as the latter failed to pay its multi-billion-US dollar gas debt.
"The decision was made because of the chronic nonpayment by Ukraine's Naftogaz. Arrears by the company for Russian gas deliveries stand at 4.458 billion dollars," Gazprom said in a statement, adding 1.451 billion dollars were owed for deliveries between November and December 2013, and 3.007 billion dollars for April-May this year.
The switch took effect at 10:00 am Moscow time (0600 GMT), hours after representatives of Russia, Ukraine and the European Union concluded fruitless overnight talks.
Gazprom said it will supply gas to European consumers in full volume, but warned the European Commission of potential interruption in gas transit through Ukraine.
It also urged the Ukrainian side to abide by the obligations and ensure fluent gas transit, adding the company would file a suit in Stockholm court of arbitration against Naftogaz.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich said further action regarding Ukraine's gas debt would be made after Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller's report to President Vladimir Putin.
Related Stories
No issue with Biden's son, Ukraine gas firm: White House 2014-05-15 10:05
Russia confirms partial payment from Ukraine in gas debt 2014-06-02 19:42
Ukraine agrees to pay gas debt to Russia 2014-05-27 10:58
Today's Top News
Li's Britain journey 'to help build trust'
Income disparity hurting Asia
US should 'attune itself' to China
Attackers seized in Xinjiang
49 killed as transport plane downed in Ukraine
China finds way to play in 2014 World Cup
Protocol targets sex violence
Premier all business on Europe trip
Hot Topics
Lunar probe , China growth forecasts, Emission rules get tougher, China seen through 'colored lens', International board,
Editor's Picks
Crackdown on terrorist attacks |
My China Story: Meeting the master |
Long march to end employment bias |
Variety is the spice of academic life |
Documents prove the truth can't be buried |
Race to remember story of resistance |