Russia's energy minister says his country has a "take or pay" deal for natural gas with Ukraine that, in the absence of any fresh agreement, comes into effect on April 1.
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Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty: Russia claims ‘take or pay’ gas deal with Ukraine
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev (R) meets with Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller (L) and Russia's Energy Minister Alexander Novak at the Gorki state residence outside Moscow on Jan. 20.
