Ukraine requests USD 4 bln discount for Russian gas in 2010

Following meeting of Ukraine’s and Russia’s PMs on Saturday, Ukraine asks Russia to make USD 4 bln discount for import gas, which implies 25% price cut from current USD 330 per 1,000 cubic meters. In exchange for a discount, Ukraine proposed to get involved in joint projects in nuclear energy and aircraft industries. Earlier last week Ukraine also agreed to increase its gas purchases by 8.3% in 2010.