Robert Fico

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico proposed to Zelenskyy to meet to discuss the cessation of Russian gas transit. The meeting is planned to be held on the territory of Slovakia near the Ukrainian border.

Ukraine's President criticized Slovakia's Prime Minister for refusing Ukrainian gas transit assistance. Zelenskyy calls Fico's bet on cooperation with Russia a losing proposition from the start.

A delegation from the Slovak parliament traveled to Russia to discuss gas supplies and the war in Ukraine. Due to Poland's ban, the delegation changed its route and flew via the Czech Republic and Germany.

Slovakia's prime minister announced guaranteed supplies of 3-3. 5 billion cubic meters of Russian gas to the country. If the situation with gas transit through Ukraine does not change, he threatens to suspend aid and veto further support.

Peter Pellegrini canceled his visit to Kyiv because of Ukraine's suspension of Russian gas transit on January 1. He said that this step threatens Slovakia's energy security.

The European Commission and Slovakia are forming a working group to assess the consequences of the cessation of Russian gas transit through Ukraine. The group will consider the economic impact and possible compensation for Slovakia.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi responded to the Slovak prime minister's statements about stopping gas transit through Ukraine. He emphasized that the problem is Russia and the unwillingness of some European countries to get rid of energy dependence.

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico is considering vetoing EU decisions on Ukraine because of the suspension of Russian gas transit. The country may lose 1.5 billion euros due to the lack of transit.

Slovakia's Prime Minister accuses Zelenskiy of “sabotage” over the suspension of Russian gas transit. Fico plans to discuss with the European Commissioner compensation for losses of €1.5 billion.

Poland's climate minister has declared her readiness to increase electricity supplies to Ukraine if Slovakia stops supplying it. This is a response to Slovak Prime Minister Fico's threats of a possible cutoff of energy supplies.

The European Commission canceled a trilateral meeting with Slovakia and Ukraine on stopping the transit of Russian gas due to the absence of the Ukrainian side. Slovakia is waiting for a new date for consultations.

Slovak operator SEPS has confirmed that it will continue to supply electricity to Ukraine as part of emergency assistance. In 11 months of 2023, electricity exports from Slovakia to Ukraine tripled.

In Bratislava, 4,000 people protested against Prime Minister Fico's pro-Russian policies. Protesters with EU flags accused Fico of “treason” and called on him to “go to Moscow.

Robert Fico announced that the Smer party is ready to reduce support for Ukrainian citizens in Slovakia. This is a reaction to the cessation of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, which resulted in a loss of 5 billion euros in revenue.

Robert Fico said that the termination of Russian gas transit through Ukraine would have a negative impact on the EU, but not on Russia. Fico announced a “two-track policy” for 2025, focused on all sides of the world.

President Zelenskyy said that the Hungarian and Slovak people support Ukraine, and their authorities should recognize the truth. He emphasized the importance of European unity and warned against cooperation with Russia.

Slovak Prime Minister Fico writes a letter to the EU leadership regarding Ukraine's termination of Russian gas transit after 2024.

The Polish government plans to increase electricity production for Ukraine due to a possible suspension of supplies from Slovakia. Bratislava threatens to stop exports because of Ukraine's refusal to transit Russian gas.

The President instructed government officials to work with the EU to maintain the stability of the energy system. Ukraine is looking for alternatives to Slovak electricity imports, which currently account for 19% of the total.

Galushchenko appealed to the EU because of Slovakia's intention to stop supplying electricity to Ukraine. The minister said he was ready to replace Slovak imports with supplies from other neighbors.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has responded to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's statement about a possible suspension of electricity supplies. The Ministry reminded that Ukraine pays for electricity and accused Fico of acting in the interests of Russia.

The President of Ukraine commented on the Slovak prime minister's statement about the possible termination of electricity supplies after January 1. Zelenskyy accused Fico of acting in the interests of Russia and recalled the economic consequences for Slovakia.

The NGO Peace of Ukraine has appealed to the Slovak Prosecutor General's Office to investigate Prime Minister Fico's visit to Moscow. The association accuses Fico of legitimizing Putin, who is subject to an international warrant.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi emphasized that Ukraine needs a comprehensive and just peace based on a 10-point formula.

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry confirmed its readiness to consider the European Commission's request for energy supplies. However, as of January 1, the transit of Russian gas through Ukraine will be suspended.

Slovakian Prime Minister Fico suggested that Russia hold talks with Ukraine on the territory of his country. Putin said that Russia was not against such a proposal.

The President of Ukraine commented on the visit of the Slovak prime minister to Moscow on the gas issue. According to Zelenskyy, Fico refused to compensate Slovaks and cooperate with the European Commission.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry criticized Slovak Prime Minister Fico's visit to Moscow and his energy policy. The ministry emphasized the importance of abandoning Russian energy carriers and diversifying supplies for European security.

The leader of Slovakia's opposition party, Branislav Greling, called Prime Minister Fico's visit to Putin a betrayal of the country. Greling emphasized that Fico does not represent the opinion of the entire nation in negotiations with Russia.

The President of Ukraine commented on the visit of the Slovak Prime Minister to Moscow on the gas issue.