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Russia Seeks EU Monitoring Of Ukraine Gas

Κυρ, 4 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 19:42

MOSCOW (AFP)--Russia's Gazprom (GZPFY) energy giant on Sunday called on the European Union to carry out monitoring of gas flows transiting Ukraine and promised additional volumes to make up for losses in Ukraine.

Ukraine Urges Russia To Stop Gas Supply "Manipulation"

Κυρ, 4 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 19:39

KIEV (AFP)--Ukrainian state energy company Naftogaz Sunday accused Russia's Gazprom energy giant of manipulating supplies through Ukraine's transit network with "unpredictable consequences" for Europe.

Russia Accuses Ukraine Of Stealing More Gas

Κυρ, 4 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 19:38

MOSCOW (AFP)--Russia's energy giant Gazprom (GZPFY) Sunday accused Ukraine of stealing 25 million cubic meters of gas it had fed into the Ukrainian gas transit system for European consumers, in the last 24 hours

Russia Stops Ukraine Gas Supply; Europe Flow Continues

Πεμ, 1 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 00:14

MOSCOW (Dow Jones)--Russia halted deliveries of natural gas to Ukraine Thursday after Moscow failed to agree a new supply deal with its neighbor during last-minute talks the previous evening, but flows of Russian gas to Europe continued as normal

EU Insists Russian Gas Supply To Europe Must Not Be Affected

Πεμ, 1 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 00:11

BRUSSELS (AFP)--The new Czech European Union presidency on Thursday insisted Moscow and Kiev must honor their commitments to provide natural gas to Europe after Russia halted supplies to Ukraine amid a payments row

Ukraine Team To Visit EU Capitals Over Gas Dispute -Report

Πεμ, 1 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 00:05

KIEV (AFP)--A Ukrainian delegation will begin touring European capitals Friday to discuss gas delivery problems after Russia cut off supplies to neighboring Kiev, the foreign ministry was quoted as saying.

Gazprom Warns Ukraine Of Massive Gas Price Hike

Πεμ, 1 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 00:03

MOSCOW (AFP)--Ukraine will have to pay US$418 per 1,000 cubic meters of Russian gas in 2009 after turning down a far lower offer of $250, the chief executive of Russian energy giant Gazprom (OGZPY) warned Thursday

Ukraine Expects Gas Deal With Russia Next Week

Πεμ, 1 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 00:01

Russia and Ukraine could clinch a deal in their gas stand-off by next week, a top Ukrainian official said Thursday, but Moscow accused Kiev of having "no desire" to negotiate.

Czechs To Take Over EU Helm From France

Τρι, 30 Δεκεμβρίου 2008 - 23:29

The CzechRepublic takes over the rotating European Union presidency from France on Thursday with several big issues to deal with, including a looming dispute over gas supplies with Russia.

Too Early To Say Russia-Ukraine Gas Row Over

Τρι, 30 Δεκεμβρίου 2008 - 23:27

Russian state-run gas giant OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) said Tuesday it was still awaiting payment from Ukraine and it was "too early" to say their current gas dispute was resolved.

Ukraine Has Made Gas Debt Payment To Russia

Τρι, 30 Δεκεμβρίου 2008 - 23:25

Ukraine has paid its $1.5 billion debt for Russian gas delivered in November and December, state gas company Naftogaz told AFP Tuesday, trying to defuse a New Year showdown with gas giant OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS).

Israel Continues Gaza Strikes; Ceasefire Pressure Grows

Τρι, 30 Δεκεμβρίου 2008 - 23:23

Israel continued its aerial bombardment of Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip Tuesday, as international pressure for a ceasefire mounted and Israeli officials warned operations against the militant group were only just beginning.

OPEC Seen Pumping 400,000 B/D Less In Dec Vs Nov

Τρι, 30 Δεκεμβρίου 2008 - 23:21

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries' 11 members subject to output quotas lowered oil production by about 400,000 barrels a day in December signaling greater compliance to boost crude prices, tanker tracker Petrologistics said Tuesday.