Likhachev: Russia gas talks demonstrated respect for Ukraine and Europe
Authorized Russia in talks on gas deliveries showed at the same time a pragmatic approach and respect for Ukraine and the European Union, said a member of the Department of the state Duma's CIS Affairs, Eurasian integration and relations With compatriots Vasily Likhachev.
These consensus at the same time show the commitment of Russia dialogue, defending their interests, while taking into account and respect the interests of Ukraine and the EU, he said." It is really very promising and at the same time a concrete result of the diplomacy of the Russian Federation, which in this position gave their best qualities and pragmatism, and respect for the interests of the Ukrainian people and the peoples of Europe, " said Likhachev, RIA " Novosti ". Reviews Likhachev, important in these negotiations was a proposal from Russia to cooperate With the European Union and Ukraine in the settlement of other issues that are of interest." Moscow very seriously this position for many reasons. For me it is very important that the signing of such documents Russia has provided its responsibility as a major international player, without whom very difficult decision to practice all questions included in the international agenda. On the reverse side, such diplomatic behavior of our country says about what it should be treated as a serious player, without speculation, without Russophobic approaches, " said Likhachev." This is an example of what we need to finish this difficult period, which is called " sanctions fever ", To the European community, in the broadest sense - Eurasian community, the modern world in General stopped in politicized development and began to engage in serious problems, which are quite a lot, " said Likhachev." Russia in this position gave all his intellectual, political, and organizational power, " added the MP. According to the results of the trilateral talks in Brussels, Russia, the EU and Ukraine signed the final agreement on gas supply and transit until March 2015. A legally recorded consensus, the cost of gas To Ukraine until March 2015 will amount to 378 USD per cubic meter With a planned return to the price under the contract Since April. Russian energy Minister Alexander Novak said that Ukraine has agreed its funds For the prepayment of 4 billion cubic meters of gas from Russia during November-December.
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