President Vladimir Putin announced at a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart in Moscow that Russia will sell gas to Ukraine’s Naftogaz energy company for $268.5 per 1,000 cubic meters, well below the current level of more than $400. Putin said, however, the price may only be lowered temporarily, RIA Novosti reports.

At the start of a meeting between the Russian leader and Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukoyvch, Putin said he hoped Tuesday to reach a breakthrough in sensitive issues for both sides, and described Ukraine as Russia’s strategic partner.

Putin lamented that bilateral trade had dropped by 14.5 percent over the past two years and said firm action was needed to restore the health of economic ties.

As reported, Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych said at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin that trade cooperation between Russia and Ukraine requires urgent intervention, and the work should be coordinated with other CIS countries.

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