Russia blames Ukraine in gas row
The Russian gas monopoly Gazprom said Ukraine is boycotting any negotiations over a contract dispute that led to the supply reductions to several European countries.
Gazprom Deputy Chairman Alexander Medvedev said Ukraine is siphoning some of Russia’s natural gas shipments from the export pipeline and also underground storages. He said the company is using alternate routes but they do not have enough capacity to bring supplies to normal levels.
He said several European Union countries, including Romania, Hungary and Poland are therefore suffering from a reduction in supplies.
Mr Medvedev said he will tour major European capitals, including Berlin, Paris and London to explain to European customers who is to blame for the situation.
