Russia will remain reliable energy supplier to Europe - minister

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Russia will remain a reliable supplier of energy to Europe and a natural gas deal struck with Ukraine will ensure stable gas deliveries over the winter, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said on Thursday.

"I want to reassure you that Russia has always been a reliable supplier of energy resources to Europe and other consumers. It has been, is and will be a reliable supplier," Novak told a news conference after Russia and Ukraine agreed to a gas supply deal.