EUObserver: Greece flirting with Russia – Onet.pl

 
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  Greek Prime Minister Alexis Cipras
 
 
 

Greece calms their lenders to repay debt at the time, but does not stop flirting with Russia – Brussels today writes EUObserver portal referring to the tense situation in the Greek crisis. Athens hope that this month will be an agreement on further aid program.

” Kommersant “: Russia may reduce the price of gas to Greece

Russia may offer a discount on gas Greece and new loans, when Prime Minister Alexis Cipras visit Moscow this week – writes the business newspaper “Kommersant”, citing a source in the government of Russia. Cipras meet Wednesday with President Vladimir Putin.

Kremlin spokesman said last week that Putin and Cipras to discuss economic relations and EU sanctions against Moscow.

– We are ready to consider the issue of granting a discount on gas ; the price of the contract is linked to the price of oil, which in recent months has fallen sharply, we are also ready to discuss the possibility of granting new loans to Greece. Here, however, we are interested in mutual undoubtedly contributed, among others, obtaining by Russia of certain assets in Greece – quoted newspaper “Kommersant” a source in the Russian government. The caller, in which he relies, did not specify what access to Russia in terms of assets.

Reuters recalls that in 2013, Russia’s Gazprom claimed that he wants to buy the Greek state gas company DEPA, but resigned from the purchase, because not received sufficient guarantees in terms of the company’s financial position. Russian newspaper quotes a deputy defense minister saying Greece Kostata Isichosa, who said that in view of the current differences between the EU and Russia in the context of the crisis Ukrainian Ciprasa visit to Moscow is of historical importance.

Greece: Thursday repay your debt

Despite the recent conflicting information on how to repay its debt to the International Monetary Fund, the Greek Finance Minister assured that his country on Thursday to repay a loan from the IMF. It is about 450 million euros. Janis Varoufakis also expressed his hope that the initial agreement with creditors on further aid program can be achieved on April 24 at a meeting of euro zone finance ministers. The successful conclusion of negotiations on this matter depends on a list of reforms presented by Athens will be accepted.

Meanwhile, already in Wednesday, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Cipras going to Moscow. EUObserver writes portal, Greece hopes to show that in the event of the failure of talks with the EU for help will be able to turn to Russia. – Greece openly strengthens relations with Russia and Chinamitak, as if to show that there may be an alternative to the EU deadlock – Brussels website notes. Athens – from your strony- deny stressing that the solution to the crisis must be found within the Community.

(bp)