Ukraine-Gazprom.V.Putin.Саммит глав правительств стран.14.01.09.Part 2

The summit of the heads of those states that sustained damage as a result of the gas conflict between Russia and Ukraine.14.01.09.Part 2

Саммит глав правительств стран, пострадавших от газового конфликта между Россией и Украиной.14.01.09.Part 2

Gas consumers in the Transdnestr Region are in a worse situation. This region is receiving virtually no gas. At times even bakeries cannot function. We spoke with the President about this today. Moldova will help this region at least with food supplies. Sixteen districts have been switched off completely. We have extended school vacations for this period. In some districts, industrial companies have had to reduce their gas consumption by half. Imagine what happens at glass factories when the furnace is switched off. These are big losses.

Vladimir Putin: Yes, there are uninterrupted cycle plants.

Zinaida Greceanii: Certainly. This is why we would like to see the issue between the economic agents resolved. I think they can find a technical solution to the issue, to come to terms. We understand it is important to have a contract both on transit and supply. In this case, the question will be resolved. Politicians can always offer a solution. I've come here for this purpose. We are very much hoping that this question will be resolved. Consumers do not understand why they should be freezing when Moldova has the contract. It is very hard to explain this to them. We are hoping that this question will be resolved.

Robert Fico (as translated): Mr. Prime Minister. I'm very grateful for this opportunity to talk to you. To be honest, I'd prefer bilateral talks, because each side has its own problems and difficulties. I've come here not to complain on behalf of the Slovak Republic. I'll put it plainly: the situation in Slovakia is critical. If gas is not supplied, we'll have to take measures unprecedented in Slovak history. I discussed my visit here with a Czech representative, President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso, Mrs Merkel, and Energy commissar Mr Piebalgs. Mr. Prime Minister, our arguments are very simple. We have heard what Ukraine has to say. Ukraine is also presenting the documents to prove Russia is to blame for this situation. We, however, cannot be judges, and don't have the right to interfere. We are like hostages in this dispute. I can repeat what the Moldavian colleague said - Slovakia has a signed contract. We are paying world prices for gas, and therefore have the right to demand supplies.

Vladimir Putin: And how much do you pay?

Robert Fico: $450 for a thousand cubic meters. This is a world price.

We don't care to establish now who is right and who is to blame because we are not interested in a bilateral dispute with Ukraine. We are also exerting pressure on Ukraine. I've told Mrs Tymoshenko that Ukraine is losing the trust of its European partners because of its conduct. I'm glad that the European partners have a common position on this. You have probably heard their statements on that effect.

I'm here to find a concrete solution for Slovakia. We have several proposals on how to help Slovakia, but they should be discussed at the expert level. It goes without saying that it would be ideal if Ukraine and Russia agreed to remove all of the existing obstacles.

It is wrong for European countries to freeze for lack of fuel when there is enough gas. If it is impossible to resolve the dispute, we can make separate proposals on how to talk with Gazprom, a company ghG has signed a relevant contract. One solution lies through Yamal, and we have already discussed this with Mr Miller. There is also a solution in relations with Ukraine, which has depots in its western part. There is one more proposal - you could compensate Ukraine for spending reserves in its western part. All these proposals are technically ready but they are only reserve proposals, because we need to find a solution that would make transit bilateral. This is the position I wanted to voice at this meeting. Thank you.

" Я готов все эти документы в печку выбросить" В.В. Путин

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[niknikolay]

По некоторым косвенным данным,доля семьи Ющенко в предприятии РосУкрЭнерго, которое два последних года поставляло газ на украинский рынок, 27% принадлежит именно семье Ющенко.

[kg1881]

@m0r0zko i admire "zeleznie nervy" u Slovakii

[m0r0zko]

Я поражаюсь у Путина по настоящему железные нервы

[kg1881]

should slovakia trust russia? maybe not

[mecidlo]

Putin is my idol!

[RomanianWay]

This is the Prime minister of Moldova! JA VAS UVAJAIU!