Russia accuses Ukraine of blocking gas supplies

Russia’s Gazprom state gas monopoly today accused Ukraine of blocking Russian gas deliveries to Europe.

Tue, 13 Jan, 2009 - 11:41

Russia’s Gazprom state gas monopoly today accused Ukraine of blocking Russian gas deliveries to Europe.

Gazprom Deputy Chairman Alexander Medvedev said Ukraine’s pipeline system failed to carry Russian gas westward to Europe after Russia resumed supplies shortly after 10 am Moscow time (7am Irish Time).

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Courts Heathrow Place: Europe Person: deputy chairman Person: Alexander Medvedev Organisation: Russia Organisation: Ukraine Organisation: Gazprom Organisation: EU

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