Putin has proposed to nullify the mutual claims of Russia and Ukraine on gas

According to him, disputes of an arbitration nature between the parties are absurd.

“When, for example, they try to present $ 7 billion through Ukrainian courts to Gazprom for payment because it occupies a monopoly place in the transit market. Although Gazprom does not transit anything, Ukrainian companies transit, ”Putin said.

He called "to get rid of this absurdity, to nullify all the demands on both sides."

The head of state also announced his readiness for constructive work on pumping gas through Ukrainian territory.

He assessed the past trilateral gas consultations with the European Union as constructive.