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EU and Russia near ‘early warning’ gas pact

By Joshua Chaffin in Brussels

Published: November 13 2009 23:49 | Last updated: November 13 2009 23:49

Russia and the European Union are nearing an agreement that would obligate the parties to provide more advance notice in the event of likely disruptions to gas supplies.

The agreement to enhance the so-called “early warning system” is expected to be signed ahead of Wednesday’s EU-Russia summit in Stockholm, according to diplomats.

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