7 Nov 2014 14:28

Naftogaz Ukrainy to pre-pay for Russian gas depending on amounts of gas ordered

KYIV. Nov 7 (Interfax) - Naftogaz Ukrainy has confirmed that it has received the bills that will be used to pre-pay for Russian gas from Gazprom, the press service for the holding reported on Friday.

At the same time, the company will pre-pay the Gazprom bills depending on the amount of gas ordered. "The amount and schedule of pre-payment depend on when and in what amounts Naftogaz orders gas from Gazprom," Naftogaz Ukrainy said.

Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said earlier that Russia expects pre-payment from Naftogaz Ukrainy for November in the next few days.