KIEV, Jan. 31 - Ukraine's national oil and gas company Naftogaz Ukrayiny has considered OJSC Gazprom's communication about paying the cost of natural gas not taken in 2012 and will be putting to rest all issues associated with the contract's fulfillment in accordance with its terms.

"On January 30 the company Naftogaz Ukrayiny sent a response to OJSC Gazprom. All issues associated with the fulfillment of the contract will be resolved in accordance with its terms," a statement issued by the company's public communications division says.