Ukraine says prepared to hold 'good faith' talks with Russia on $3 billion debt


Ukrainian Finance Minister Oleksandr Danylyuk speaks during an interview with Reuters in Berlin, Germany, August 30, 2016. REUTERS/Joachim Herrmann

KIEV (Reuters) - Ukraine said on Monday it was ready to hold talks in good faith with Russia regarding a dispute over a $3 billion (2.25 billion pounds) bond that has become yet another sore point between the former allies since Ukraine sought closer ties with the European Union.

Russia, which filed a lawsuit against Ukraine at London's High Court in February demanding repayment of the Eurobond, said earlier on Monday it was ready for an out of court settlement.

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