Reply #8: The deal was signed, but it is not really in effect [View All]

[FarCenter]

The addition by Tymoshenko of Ukraine was removed and the deal signed.

Not all observers have gotten access to all stations.

Russia started to flow some gas at Sudzha, but apparently the low volume test delivery was blocked by Ukraine.

They are now arguing over the routes to use for export.

http://en.rian.ru/russia/20090113/119472042.html

URGENT: Gazprom turns down alternative gas routes proposed by Ukraine

19:21 | 13/ 01/ 2009

MOSCOW, January 13 (RIA Novosti) - Gazprom will use the Sudzha route for gas deliveries to Europe but not the alternative routes proposed by Ukraine because they are not export pipelines, a Gazprom official said on Tuesday.

"Valuika and Pisarevka are not export points, but they service Ukraine's domestic consumers. We have no intention to supply gas to Ukraine as no contract has been signed," said Alexander Medvedev, a deputy chairman of Gazprom's management committee.