17 Apr 2014 15:01

EU agrees to consultations over safe Russian gas supplies, transit - Barroso

BRUSSELS. April 17 (Interfax) - The European Union has agreed to the Russian-proposed consultations with Ukraine regarding the security of natural gas supplies and transit, according to a letter written by European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

"The European Union agrees on your proposal for consultations with the Russian Federation and Ukraine with regard to security of gas supply and transit," Barroso wrote.