We are now in intense communication with Ukrainian authorities but also international financial institutions, we are analysing the ways in which we can assist Ukraine in financing gas purchases for the next heating season. Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic More Quotes by Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic More Quotes From Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic We would like to get their answers in a short period of time and I suggested to both Russia and Ukraine to have quite extensive bilateral meetings by the end of August to make sure that when we see each other next time we have realistic chances of succeeding. Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic energy That should hopefully ease the tension in the relationship between Ukraine and Russia. Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic energy