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    RFE/RL: Russia Claims 'Take Or Pay' Gas Deal With Ukraine

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Russian energy minister Alexander Novak has said that Ukraine is on a "take or pay" gas deal. He says the terms of Ukraine's previous deal remain intact

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RFE/RL: Russia Claims 'Take Or Pay' Gas Deal With Ukraine

Russia's energy minister says his country has a "take or pay" deal for natural gas with Ukraine that, in the absence of any fresh agreement, comes into effect on April 1.

Aleksandr Novak told journalists the "take or pay" clause was part of the 2009 gas agreement with Ukraine, obligating Ukraine to pay for gas it contracted for whether it uses it or not.

Novak added that since there was no new agreement with Ukraine for gas supplies, the 2009 deal "continues to be in effect."

Novak said that did not change Russia's demand that Ukraine pay in advance for gas supplies.

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