OREANDA-NEWS. February 12, 2009. Leadership of the Naftogaz of Ukraine considers understandings achieved between Ukraine and the Russian Federation concerning gas shipment and transit of the Russian gas via the territory of Ukraine to Europe are optimal and the only possible for now.

It should be repeated the negotiation process was complicated enough. It is generally recognized fact. Though, Ukraine and the Naftogaz of Ukraine NJSC have overcome this conflict with dignity. All independent experts positively evaluated the role and participation of the Ukrainian delegation in the negotiations and the outcomes. The ratio of gas price and transit rate for Ukraine, envisaged by the contracts, appears one of the best on the European continent.

We would like also to remind the European Union is completely satisfied with the result of talks and considers Ukraine spared no effort to ensure energy stability within Europe, without any losses for its own safety.

With the view to all the abovementioned the Naftogaz Board asks all the politicians, deputies, officials to cease unnecessary politicization in this issue and any speculations in the mentioned topics. As such actions can lead to aggravation of relations with the Russian Federation in gas area and significant losses for Ukraine’s economy.