Tymoshenko does not want to get ahead in gas issue

Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Tymoshenko informed about her visit to Russia on February 21-22. She said that today at the press conference, the Form’s correspondent informs.

“On February 21-22 by invitation of PM of Russia my visit to the Russian Federation will take place,” she said.

Tymoshenko noted that in scope of the visit a wide range of issues would be discussed, including gas supply to Ukraine. “Now I would not want to get ahead because negotiation process is complicated,” she explained.

According to PM, the government is considering issue on if gas price corresponds to the market one, it is also necessary to increase tariff for gas transit. “It is necessary to find mutual understanding both concerning transit price and gas price,’ Tymoshenko said.

Tymoshenko confirmed once more that there must be no mediators between Russia and Ukraine concerning gas supplies.