Putin, Vucic discuss new gas supply contract with Serbia

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, who won the recent presidential election, discussed Wednesday with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin a new contract for the supply of gas from Russia to Serbia, according to a statement from the Serbian presidency. Russian news agency Ria Novosti reported.

“President Vuτςiτς briefed President Putin on the difficulties Serbia is facing in importing crude oil and expressed confidence that the leadership of Gazprom and Serbia, as well as the EU partners, will find a way out of the situation,” the statement said. .

“At the same time, Presidents Vuτςiτς and Putin have stated that the long-term gas supply contract concluded by Serbia expires on 31 May this year and that it is necessary to start talks on price, volume and other terms as soon as possible. gas supply to Serbia “, the announcement adds.

It is noted that Serbia now imports 6 million cubic meters of natural gas per day from Russia for $ 270 per thousand cubic meters.

Meanwhile, Putin briefed Vuτςiτς on the progress of negotiations between the representatives of Russia and Ukraine, as the Kremlin announced.

“At the request of Alexander Vuτςi., Vladimir Putin briefed him on the progress of negotiations between the representatives of Russia and Ukraine. It was agreed to continue personal contacts,” the statement said.

Source: Capital

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