EU to be prepared for stop of Russian gas flows: Czech min

(ANSA) - BELGRADE, MAR 4 - "For the next winter season, we must be prepared for possible interruptions" of gas flows from Russia through Ukraine, with the transit contract between Moscow and Kiev expiring at the end of the year, "and for this reason we must increase investments in plants in Germany to ensure supply to the countries of Central and Eastern Europe," stated the Czech Republic's Energy Minister, Jozef Sikela, arriving at the EU Energy Council. (ANSA).