Russia halted gas supplies completely Ukraine.

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According to the source, the supply stopped on 1 January from 10.00 Moscow time. Previously, it was reported that fuel is not stopped, but only reduced by four.
Earlier, television Vesti-24 reported that supplies of Russian gas to Europe increased. In the management of information "Gazprom said that the fuel supply to European consumers is the amount of 300 million cubic meters a day.
The Russian side has repeatedly expressed fears that Ukraine could start the illegal tapping of gas to be transited through its territory. Official Kiev claimed that the transit will not interfere. The morning of January 1 channel Vesti-24 reported that the pipeline through which Russian gas supplied to Europe, reducing the pressure is not fixed.
Recall that on 1 January 2009, at 10.00 Moscow time expired contract under which Russia sells gas Ukraine. Negotiations on a new agreement has not yet yielded results. The Russian side has demanded repayment of debts for fuel consumption. In Kiev, claiming that the necessary funds are already identified and listed. However, Gazprom said on account of the money has not yet been received.
In 2008, Ukraine receives gas from Russia at a price of 179.5 dollars per thousand cubic meters. In 2009, it was reported that Gazprom has offered fuel to the country 250 dollars per thousand cubic meters. In Kiev, the figure considered high.
The Ukrainian authorities have argued that the cessation of gas supplies from Russia will not affect consumers. According to the chairman of the board "Naftogaz" Oleg Dubina, stockpiled enough of the gas that whole year was kept at the avralnom mode.