Ukraine once again took the transit gas from Russia.

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SyuzhetyVozobnovlenie transit of gas across Europe Ukrainu15.01.2009Putin proposed to create a gas konsortsiumKommentariiPodnimite them veki14.01.2009Uchastniki gas crisis entangled in mutual accusations "Naftogaz Ukraine" has again refused to Gazprom for Russian gas transit to Europe, RIA Novosti reported. According to the Ukrainian side, Gazprom, as in previous days, sent the request for transit of 99.2 million cubic meters of gas per day. Earlier Naftogaz has repeatedly stressed that they do not have the possibility to transport such small amounts of fuel.
The transit of gas through Ukraine to Europe, which was interrupted on 7 January, was to begin 13 January, when gazoizmeritelnye stations in Russia and Ukraine, arrived international commission. However, Naftogaz of Ukraine on 13 January was unable to accept Gazprom's fuel for Europe, which was unacceptable conditions imposed by the Russian side.
From the gas conflict, the parties continue to lose substantial funding. It is estimated that the Verkhovna Rada deputy and former head of Ministry of Fuel and Energy Yuriy Boyko, due to the termination of transit Ukraine nedopoluchila about a hundred million dollars. In the "Gazprom" on January 14, losses were estimated at 1,1-1,2 billion dollars.
From the termination of transit to Europe were about 20 countries. They have to save gas and, if possible, move on to other fuels. The Russian-Ukrainian gas conflict has damaged the reputation of Gazprom and Naftogaz as a reliable supplier of fuel.
It was expected that progress in the negotiation process, the parties can reach Jan. 17, when a meeting of all stakeholders, including representatives of the EU. Previously, it was reported that Prime Minister Vladimir Putin of Russia has proposed the EU create a gas consortium to share the risk of transit of gas. In turn, the Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko said his country is ready to transport Russian oil to Europe for free.