(MENAFN) Russia's gas giant Gazprom confirmed receiving part of the money Ukraine owes it for gas, but the latter must now pay ahead for the gas to flow, AFP reported.
Ukraine's state-owned energy group Naftogaz said that Ukraine's Kiev has paid USD1.45 billion, the first tranche of USD3.1 billion of its gas debt.
"The banks told us that the amount Ukraine owes for last year is on their way," Gazprom spokesman said in a statement.
Gazprom had cut gas deliveries to neighboring Ukraine in June, leading to fears by European consumers that Ukraine may be forced to tap into the gas it transports westwards.
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