KIEV, Dec. 23 – Russian gas giant Gazprom on Tuesday agreed to extend by four days the deadline allowing Naftogaz Ukrayiny to make the next payment for natural gas imports by January 11.

The decision means there will be no gas disputes between Gazprom and Naftogaz – and no European gas supply disruptions – at least through January 11.

Russia, as well as Ukraine, celebrate Orthodox Christmas on January 7, which together with New Year holidays make it difficult to arrange banking transactions in the period.