Ukraine Seeks New Russia Gas Deal as Military Tensions Rise

Jun 9, 2015 | Elena Mazneva
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Ukraine needs to negotiate a new natural-gas deal with Russia just as the conflict between the two countries risks escalating again.

A gas-price agreement with Russian exporter OAO Gazprom expires at the end of the month and Ukraine requires fuel to replenish stockpiles before the winter. At the same time, a truce between the government in Kiev and pro-Russian rebels appears to be breaking down after fighting near the eastern city of Donetsk killed more than 20 last week.