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The gas dispute between Moscow and Kiev about 100 dollars

25.03.2014
The gas dispute between Moscow and Kiev about 100 dollars Partner of the Law firm "YUST", lawyer Alexander Bolomatov - for business newspaper "RBC Daily"

Russia intends from 1 April to supply gas to Ukraine without discount - almost $ 500. per 1 thousand cubic meters Kiev insists that are still applicable Kharkiv agreement providing for a discount of $ 100. for the stay of the black sea fleet in Sevastopol. But after joining the Crimea to Russia this agreement has virtually no effect, say lawyers. Therefore, until the end of the year Ukraine will have to pay for Russian gas at least 1.9 bn.

"The discount is provided for the lease of the property complex for the black sea fleet, but now Ukraine itself unable to comply with the terms of this agreement, because no control over the Crimea, said the partner of the law firm "YUST" Alexander Bolomatov. Therefore, in this dispute the rights of the Sands, he said. Russia shall send to Ukraine a notification and to carry out the procedure of termination of the Kharkiv agreements, says the advocate".

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