21 Oct 2014 20:08

Ukraine asks EU for 2 bln euro loan to pay for Russian gas - media

PARIS. Oct 21 (Interfax) - The Ukrainian authorities have asked the European Union to allocate a 2 billion euro loan in order to repay its debt for Russian natural gas supplies, Western media reported on Tuesday, citing European Commission spokesman Simon O'Connor.

He said that this request will now be considered by the EU which will consult with the IMF (International Monetary Fund) and the Ukrainian authorities.