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[Max Pyziur <pyz@brama.com>]

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Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2006 13:29:35 -0500
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Subject: Ukraine: Suspension of Gas Shipments from Russia January 1

   Press Statement
   Sean McCormack
   Washington, DC
   January 1, 2006



   Ukraine: Suspension of Gas Shipments from Russia January 1


   The United States regrets the Russian decision to cut off gas from Russia to
   Ukraine, with potential effects on gas supplies elsewhere in Europe. Such an
   abrupt step creates insecurity in the energy sector in the region and raises
   serious questions about the use of energy to exert political pressure. As we
   have told both Russia and Ukraine, we support a move toward market pricing for
   energy but believe that such a change should be introduced over time rather
   than suddenly and unilaterally. Russia and Ukraine have a shared interest in
   maintaining good reputations as gas supplier and transit countries. The US has
   encouraged a compromise solution, and we remain hopeful that a resolution will
   be reached between the two sides that provides energy security and
   predictability for all concerned.

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   2006/01



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