Russia Hopes to Reach Gas Deal with Ukraine this Week - Reuters

Energy Minister Alexander Novak said on Tuesday he hoped Russia and Ukraine would this week settle their remaining differences over a timetable for Moscow to redeem natural gas debts from Kyiv.

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