Whats going on in this article?

Question

http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/03/13/ukraine.gazprom.ap/index.html

Answer 1

Russia says agreement made with Ukraine for gas deliveries for rest of 2008.  The deal appears to cut out at least one of controversial intermediary companies, and it should also fend off anxiety in Western Europe about possible supply cuts, since their gas supply is routed through the Ukraine.