Russia's gas company, Gazprom, announced on Tuesday to resume gas supplies to Europe through Ukraine, local media reported.

Gazprom's chief operator issued the order to resume gas supplies via the Sudzha gas distribution station in Ukraine, pumping 76.6 million cubic meters a day.

The gas will be pipelined through the territory of Ukraine for consumers in the Balkan region, Turkey and Moldova, Itar-Tass said.

(Xinhua News Agency January 13, 2009)