Putie is reneging on an existing contract - this is an act of war and its no wonder that Reagan fought against this pipeline being built.
“During the period between 2005 and 2009 the Customer (Gasprom) will sell annually natural gas at the price of 50 US dollars for 1000 cubic meters, which is not subject to change by the parties, from the gas transportation services of Russian natural gas through the territory of Ukraine to ensure the gas balance of Ukraine.”
Because you say so.
Is there a signed agreement or not? This WashTimes story seems to say that there was never a signed agreement.
Isn't the anger over the fact that gas isn't flowing under market value prices?