Can Liking Russia Get You a Gas Deal?

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There’s been plenty of talk in recent months about gas deliveries from Russia through Ukraine to the European Union. But the real nitty-gritty of negotiations has been shrouded in a bit of secrecy. Neither side has been willing to say much so as not to jeopardize any potential deal that might be reached by the end of the year.