In other words, Russia was pretty much defeated that they had to sell it at a cheaper price, ==
How is Russia defeted if Gazprom got whatever it wanted: price $230 and transit fee $1.6?
If you know before New Year Gazprom offered Ukarien the price $160 and transit fee $1.7. Now it got even better conditions:).
HA Ha Ha. What kind of company "buys" gas at 230 and "sells" at 90? It's all a sham to save Russian face.
Puty lost this round. And showed himself to be unreliable partner and bully.
It's selling to itself for $230. For a bigger victory sell the gas to yourselves for $300.
P.S. I'm still contemplating about the deal, but your Russian propoganda is already at work, never stops LINK -URA!!! (hahahaaha). I heard Jan. 4 is replacicng May 8 as Victory Day.