Ukrainian Journal reported that Ukraine and Russia began formal negotiations aimed at amending the 10 year natural gas supply agreement signed in 2009 in response to Kiev’s persistent demands for lower natural gas prices.

Mr Yuriy Boyko energy minister of Russia traveled to Moscow for a meeting with Mr Alexei Miller CEO of Gazprom begin the talks. The talks are a breakthrough after Russia has been refusing to discuss even the idea of amending the agreement over the past 12 months.

(Sourced from www.ukrainianjournal.com)