Russia's Gazprom to pay Ukraine $2.9 billion before December 29 to settle row

Petrotahlil :Russia’s Gazprom said on Saturday it would pay Ukraine $2.9 billion as part of a wider gas package before Dec. 29 in return for Kiev dropping another legal case.

Russia’s Gazprom and Ukraine’s Naftogaz were finalizing on Saturday a gas transit deal, to keep Russian gas exports to Europe flowing after the end of 2019.

Gazprom said Ukraine was expected to sign a legal settlement and withdraw all outstanding claims before Dec.29.

Follow us on twitter @petrotahlil 

Source :Reuters

END