This is what Ukrainian experts say commenting on a framework agreement signed by National Joint-Stock Company Naftogaz of Ukraine and one of the biggest Gertman companies operating on this market RWE Supply & Trading GmbH (Germany) on the purchase and sale of natural gas.
() - The main suppliers of gas to Germany are Russia and Norway. So, Ukraine will actually buy Russian gas from the Germans. Differences with Moscow on gas issue forced Ukraine to look for an alternative route of supply of gas. As was informed earlier, Ukraine is seeking lower prices for over two years, insisting on reviewing the current gas contracts unfavorable for our country. Russia refuses to do it.
By intending to buy gas in Germany Ukraine tries to get free of Russian "Gazprom" monopoly
