Russia, Ukraine To Fulfil Obligations To Western European Fuel Customers

Russia intends jointly with Ukraine to fulfil the obligations to the Western European customers of fuel. Vladimir Putin made this statement in the Kremlin opening the negotiations with his Ukrainian counterpart Leonid Kuchma. "During negotiations with our European partners, we always emphasise that Russia intends jointly with Ukraine to fulfill the obligations," the Russian leader said. In addition, Vladimir Putin stated that Russia was the supplier, while the Ukrainian side provided the fuel transit.