Russia and Ukraine failed to strike an interim gas deal in Brussels on Tuesday, with both sides holding out for guarantees on payment and price.
European Union negotiators, however, are hoping for an agreement next week.
After hours of talks, efforts to resolve a natural gas pricing dispute between the neighboring countries proved fruitless, but there was at least a draft accord.
Speaking through an interpreter, European Union Energy Commissioner Guenther Oettinger told reporters he hoped an interim agreement would be sealed in Brussels next week.
“We have made some important progress, and thanks to goodwill [by] all of the partners, we hope we …read more
Source: Voice of America
