Kiev: We do not need Russian gas and coal

Ukraine commissioned 250 thousand tons of coal from South Africa after Russian separatists stopped delivery of this fuel Kiev.

In the shadow of the military and political calculation, continued serious energy crisis in Ukraine. Kiev claims that Russian gas they no longer need.

At the same time, they cut off the supply of electricity Crimea, which caused a revolt of Moscow, which is as countermeasures introduced restrictions on the export of coal to Ukraine.

The focus was first on the gas, then a stream, they should have to discuss coal. Ukrainian industry depends largely on coal as one of its main drivers.

Ordered supplies from South Africa

Although it has its own mines, they are located in the east of the country - the territory controlled by Russian separatists who are also after the decision of Moscow, have suspended supplies of that fuel the rest of Ukraine.

However, the Ukrainian Minister of Energy claims that Kiev has enough stock for the next month, and from South Africa were ordered additional stocks.

"Moreover, these 250 thousand tons of coal from South Africa should be enough for the next 45-50 days, in order to maintain a stable system of production. During this period, we will surely find a solution for the purchase of this fuel from South Africa and other suppliers" said Ukrainian Energy Minister Volodymyr Demchyshyn.