Gazprom Gives Only Ukraine Better Terms

摘要

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin last week confirmed that Moscow will adjust gas supply terms with Ukraine and not fine Kiev for importing less-than-contracted volumes this year. The move handed hope to European customers looking to avoid penalties on their own contracts with Russian state Gazprom, but Putin made it clear he is making allowances because of the "special" relationship Russia has with its neighbor (WGI Nov.18.p1).