MOSCOW (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine on Tuesday of using "blackmail" in negotiations on gas prices and that Kiev had demanded a "totally unjustified" price cut for supplies of Russian gas.
In comments to his ambassadors, Putin also said "conscientious" consumers and suppliers should not suffer from "the actions of Ukrainian politicians".
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!