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Russian data indicate Ukrainian energy company Naftogaz is scheduled to buy half as much natural gas from Russian in July as it did in June. Russian fuel data show Ukraine reduced planned July natural gas deliveries by 50 percent of levels in June. State utility Naftogaz bought more gas during the first half of the year in anticipation of a price increase during the second half, the Interfax news agency reports. Read more.