BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call on Friday to support a quick solution to Moscow's gas row with Ukraine before winter sets in, her office said in a statement.
Moscow and Kiev have agreed on a new price for Russian gas, but they are still at odds over the volumes to be supplied and the level of Ukraine's debt for previous supplies.
Ukraine holds a parliamentary election on the weekend, while separatists in the east have said they will hold a rival vote on Nov. 2. "The chancellor stressed, municipal elections in the east must be held in accordance with Ukrainian law," her office added.
(Reporting by Alexandra Hudson; Editing by Noah Barkin)
Already a subscriber? Log in
Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access
Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks.
