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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.

The Cabinet of Ministers has determined the list of goods subject to export licensing in 2025. Quotas for sugar and poultry exports and restrictions on grain exports to five EU countries were established.

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.

Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar said the country was ready to facilitate the peace process between Russia and Ukraine. Putin also does not rule out the possibility of holding talks in Slovakia.

Gas prices in Europe are up 5% after Putin cast doubt on the possibility of a new transit deal with Ukraine. EU countries are looking for alternative solutions, but Zelenskiy rejects options financed by Russia.

Putin declared his intention to continue to achieve all the goals of the “special operation” in 2025. When asked about the possible end of the war, he responded with a popular saying.

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 Cabinet of Ministers has approved strategies for reforming psychoneurological institutions until 2034 and developing border infrastructure until 2030. Both documents are part of the Ukraine Facility Plan.

Moldova will be able to use the unused part of the 2,100 MW quota for electricity imports from the EU shared with Ukraine. The country plans to import 400 MW through Romanian power lines to cover the deficit on the Right Bank.

Electricity consumption remains high due to lower temperatures. Due to weather conditions, two settlements in Kyiv region are without power, and energy is imported from five countries.

According to the results of the voting on the UAF social networks, the match against Iceland in the Euro 2024 playoff final was named the "Match of the Year". The victory over the Icelanders received 48.5% of the fans' votes.

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.

Gitanas Nausėda criticized the Slovak prime minister for meeting with Putin on gas transit. Fico explained the visit by Ukraine's reluctance to continue transiting Russian gas after 2024.

The Energy Ministry reports an increase in electricity imports to 9259 MWh from five neighboring countries. Power companies restored electricity supply to 14511 consumers after the shelling.

The longest queues are observed at the Polish border at the Ustyluh-Zosin and Uhryniv-Dolhobyczów checkpoints. There are no queues at the borders with Romania and Moldova.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico visited Putin in Moscow over Ukraine's refusal to continue transiting Russian gas. Fico discussed with Putin the situation in Ukraine and the possibility of gas supplies after 2025.

Robert Fico met with Putin in Moscow. The main topic of the talks was the transit of Russian gas through Ukraine to Europe after December 2024.

At a meeting of EU leaders, a conflict arose between Scholz and Duda over the confiscation of 260 billion euros of frozen Russian assets. Germany opposes it because of the risks to financial markets, while Poland supports the idea.

Orbán has proposed a scheme under which the gas would be supplied to Ukraine as Hungarian gas, not Russian gas. Hungary is negotiating with both sides to preserve the transit route after 2024.

Queues have formed at most checkpoints on Ukraine's western border. The longest queue is observed at Krakivets-Korchova - 240 cars and 25 buses.

The Ministry of Energy reports importing 11,015 MWh of electricity from 5 neighboring countries. Power engineers restored electricity supply to more than 88,000 consumers after the shelling.

The Serbian president announces that the Slovak prime minister is scheduled to visit Moscow over the gas issue. Slovakia is looking for a solution after Ukraine announced that it would stop transiting Russian gas from January 1, 2025.

On Ukraine's western borders, there are queues at all checkpoints, with the longest at Krakivets-Korchova. Over the past day, 102,000 people crossed the border, 55,000 of whom left Ukraine.

The Slovak prime minister said that Zelenskyy offered him €500 million from Russian assets for supporting Ukraine's accession to NATO. Fico also warned of possible measures against Ukraine over gas transit.