KIEV, April 11 - Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman has denied reports that the supervisory board of Naftogaz Ukrayiny is under threat of losing its independence.

"I would not exaggerate any threats. As the prime minister of Ukraine, I will do everything to ensure that the Naftogaz supervisory board is independent. We highly appreciate the work of the supervisory board with independent representatives who are competent enough," he said at a press conference in Kiev.