MOSCOW, June 29 (Sputnik) — Medvedev said at a meeting with Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak and Gazprom head Alexey Miller:
"We received a request from the Ukrainian side to extend the discount. This was quite expected for us in light of the difficult economic situation they have… It was decided to sign a government decree which for one quarter will establish a special procedure for calculating gas delivery fees for Ukraine."
He noted the importance of trying to meet Ukraine halfway despite difficulties in Moscow's relations with Kiev.
"The final price for Ukraine for 1,000 cubic meters of gas in the third quarter will stand at about $247.17 with the discount. The discount will be around $40."
