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BELGRADE - Russian President Vladimir Putin expects that issues related to the deliveries of natural gas to Ukraine and its transportation across Ukraine further to Europe would be fully settled in the near future, including during his upcoming meetings in Milan.

“My meetings in Italy will begin already today, including on this matter. Our partners – both European and Ukrainian ones – are in contact with us,” Putin said at a press conference following negotiations with Serbian leaders in Belgrade on Oct. 16.

“I hope they will be able to agree on everything and finish all disputes,” Putin said.