Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Groysman has denies the threat of losing independence by the supervisory board of Naftogaz Ukrainy.

"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 Kyiv.

According to the prime minister, he supports the speedy reform of Naftogaz with the introduction of modern corporate governance methods.

"I think the stage has come when we should analyze where we are today. I would like to see Naftogaz to be more quickly reformed so that transport, production and gas sale and purchase are separated in the country, the most modern methods of corporate governance are introduced, and in general the creation of the full-scale gas market is accelerated," the premier added.

Groysman noted today a discussion is being held with international partners on the existing nuances of forming national legislation for the creation of the gas market.

"There are different ways, and we are looking for a compromise. I think that compromise will be found and everything will be fine," he said.