Ukraine will not be able to physically do without the supply of Russian gas over 1,5-2 months, says Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in an interview with German media. He also called for diversification of gas supply to Europe

In this regard, he noted that Russia and Ukraine must ensure that this area of cooperation has become transparent.

He also called for diversification of gas supplies to Europe, using alternative means ( «Nord Stream» and «Southern stream»). According to the Premier, Ukraine needs to prevent a monopoly position as a transit country.

Noting that the new transport capacity «none nothing taken away», Putin stressed that Russia seeks to preserve cooperation with transit countries, but in the case of alternative supplies of raw materials, the dialogue with tranziterami will be easier.

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