Russia, Ukraine to remove oil transit problems by 2010 - Sechin.

VLADIVOSTOK, December 29 (Itar-Tass) - Russian Vice-Premier Igor
Sechin predicts that Russia and Ukraine would settle all oil transit
problems by 2010.

"We think there will be no problem with pumping oil," Sechin told
journalists.
Naftogas Ukrainy has asked Transneft to change the pumping regime and
tariffs and put up additional conditions.
"For its part, Transneft turned for help to the Russian government. We'
ve informed the European Commission and have begun negotiations with the
Ukrainian side which has become more flexible to our proposals," Sechin
went on to say.
He explained that the Ukrainian partners suggest reducing a period
during which a company should notify a partner of its intention to
decrease the volumes of oil being pumped to 30 days instead of 60.
"I think this proposal will be accepted," he said.

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