KIEV, May 14 ??“ Russia and Ukraine will start talks on next year??™s natural gas prices in September and will be negotiated by Russian and Ukrainian prime ministers, Fuel and Energy Minister Yuriy Boiko.

"Talks on Russian gas supplies to Ukraine will start in September. Taking into account the level of the strategic partnership between our countries, we don't expect a significant rise [in the price],??? Boyko said in an interview with a Russian newspaper.