BRUSSELS, October 21 (RIA Novosti) – Russia is still offering Ukraine a $100 gas discount and is suggesting to secure this commitment in an intergovernmental agreement, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said Tuesday.
“As for the price, this issue has been discussed in detail today in relation to guarantees for preserving this price as long as a six-month winter temporary agreement is in place," Novak said following another round of trilateral gas talks between Russia, Ukraine and the European Union in Brussels.
"The Russian side is acting in full compliance with the contract, which remains in force to date. This contract envisages a possibility for a discount. The Russian side is ready to adopt a decree by the Russian government that allows for a $100 discount,” the minister said.
"To further guarantee that this decree will not be annulled, we offer to sign an intergovernmental agreement between Russia and Ukraine, which would reflect the corresponding commitments to keep the price during this period [six months] at $385,” Novak added.
