Barroso Promises Movement on Ukraine Gas Payments

In Brussels, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, gave assurances that he would discuss on the next EU summit the issue of payment difficulties faced by Ukraine in its relationship with Russian giant Gazprom, reported AFP.

Russia, supported by Italy, asked Brussels to support Kiev to repay debts and pay five billion dollars.

Barroso acknowledged, however, during a telephone call with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, that it is “difficult, if not impossible”; that EU to assist Ukraine in resolving this dispute which threatens to start a new crisis of gas.

Russian group, warned this week, that will request an advance of 100% for exports to Ukraine if will be recorded disruption of payments.