Gazprom’s requirement to Moldova paid the debt accumulated for dozens years for gas will not affect his image in the world, which is currently gorgeous. This was stated by the press secretary of Russian President Dmitry Sadkov, RIA Novosti reports.
He stressed that it is only about commercial dispute. According to him, the conflict will not affect the foreign policy of the image, at least so believe in the Kremlin.
Peskov reminded that in recent weeks, European leaders and counterparties have repeatedly stated that Gazprom fulfills its obligations.
Previous Contract “Gazprom” with Moldova ended on September 30. From that moment on, Russian gas goes to the republic under a temporary agreement, and at a price several times higher than before. Before the conclusion of a new contract, the company insists on full debt payment of $ 709 million, which has accumulated since the 1990s.
Moldova’s authorities agree to start negotiations on the payment of debt, but they want to conduct an independent audit before it. At the moment, the parties cannot come to any joint position.
Previously, the FINANCIAL TIMES edition with reference to the sources close to the negotiations indicated that the Gas contract with Moldova became part of a more general agenda for the Kremlin. It is to establish new relations with the republic after joining the presidency of the pro-European Maya Sanda.
Moldova Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilitsa pointed out that if you agree to agree with Russia, then the purchase of gas would have to spend up to 800 million euros. Previously, the sands noted that whatever an agreement with other suppliers, the price of gas will still be greater than on a Russian contract.