Following the trilateral meeting EU-Ukraine-Russia on 2 March: Statement by Vice-President Šefčovič
EU News 51/2015
Brussels, 02 March 2015
STATEMENT/15/4533
Vice-President Mr Maroš Šefčovič today chaired trilateral talks on energy between the EU, Ukraine and the Russian Federation. The Russian Federation was represented by the Minister for Energy, Mr Alexander Novak. Ukraine was represented by the Minister for Energy and Coal Industries, Mr Vladimir Demchyshyn.
Vice-President Šefčovič said: "I am satisfied that we managed to safeguard the full application of the Winter Package for the supply needs in Ukraine. We also agreed to take up trilateral negotiations on the follow-up to the Winter Package. I am reassured that the supply of gas to the EU markets remains secure".
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http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_STATEMENT-15-4533_en.htm?locale=en
File Photo: Maroš Šefčovič Date: 04/02/2015 Reference: P-027430/00-06 Location: Brussels - EC/Berlaymont (C)EU, 2015 URL