Archive for June, 2010

Gazprom pledges full gas supplies to Europe regardless of Belarus cutoff (Update)

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
Despite Belarus's decision to block gas transit through its territory, Russian state-run gas giant Gazprom will completely satisfy European and Kaliningrad customers' gas demands, an official Gazprom representative said on Tuesday.

Putin: Russia may pump gas to Europe via Ukraine if needed

Monday, June 21st, 2010
RBC, 21.06.2010, Moscow 17:54:09. If the need arises, Russia is ready to direct its gas supplies aimed for Europe to Ukraine's gas transporting system, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin announced at a cabinet meeting today.

Russia, Belarus not agree on gas price

Monday, June 21st, 2010
MOSCOW, June 21 (Itar-Tass) -- Russia and Belarus did not agree on the gas price, Gazprom spokesman Sergei Kupriyanov told reporters on Monday. No progress was made, he stated in the comments on the Russian-Belarusian gas talks.