Gazprom spokesman Sergey Kupriyanov gave a video conference on 24 December, 2008, during which he updated reporters on the latest news regarding gas debt negotiations with Naftogaz Ukrainy.

Kupriyanov disclosed the amount of unpaid debt, as well as the late fees owed by Naftogaz Ukrainy.  He informed reporters on several compromise solutions proposed by Gazprom and ensured the safety of gas supplies to Europe.

Excerpts from the video conference can be found here.