Slovakia, FICO and Ukraine

Slovakia threatens electricity supply cut amidst gas dispute
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico described Ukraine's suspension of gas transit from Russia to the EU as "Zelensky's sabotage." In a video released on Thursday, he reiterated his threat to cut off electricity supplies to Ukraine and discussed the potential reduction of support for Ukrainian refugees in Slovakia.
Slovakia will discuss retaliation after Ukraine's gas transit 'sabotage', says Fico
Fico said in a video message posted on Facebook that his Smer party would consider cutting electricity supplies to Ukraine, lowering aid to Ukrainian refugees, and demanding the renewal of gas transits or compensation for losses he said Slovakia had suffered due to the ending of Russian gas flows.
Ukraine calls Slovakia’s bluff as Fico threatens power cutoff over Russia gas deal spat
Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko also says Kyiv can buy electricity from Romania and Poland if it loses supplies from Bratislava.
Slovakia's tense standoff: Fico threatens Ukraine cutoff
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico described Ukraine's halt of the transit of gas supplied from Russia to the EU as "Zelensky's sabotage." In a video released on Thursday, he again threatened to cut off electricity supplies to Ukraine and discussed the possibility of reducing support for Ukrainian refugees in Slovakia.
Russia Halts Gas Transit via Ukraine, Slovakia Considers Power Cuts Amid Rising Tensions
Russia stops gas transit to the EU via Ukraine, raising energy concerns. Slovakia may cut power to Ukraine amid escalating tensions.- Watch Video on English Oneindia
Russia’s gas supply to Europe halted after Ukraine transit deal expires
Ukraine, which had allowed Russian oil and gas to cross its territory to serve Europe while fighting Moscow’s invasion since 2022, refused to renew the deal.
Slovakia says no gas shortage risk despite Ukraine transit deal expiry
Slovakia will not risk a gas shortage if Ukraine stops the transit of Russian supplies via its territory, but it will have to pay an extra 177 million euros ($183.96 million) in fees for alternative routes,
Ukraine's Energy Minister doubts Slovak PM's threats to halt electricity supply
Ukraine's Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko has expressed doubts about Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's threats to halt electricity supplies to Kyiv over Ukraine's stance on the transit of Russian gas.
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Russia's Putin holds talks with Slovakian PM Fico, in a rare visit to Moscow by an EU leader
Russian President Vladimir Putin has hosted Slovakia’s prime minister, Robert Fico, in a rare visit to the Kremlin by an EU ...
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Slovakia says ready to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Slovakia on Friday confirmed its readiness to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, despite Kyiv's accusation that it ...
Moldova braces for energy crisis after Russia halts gas supply amid winter freeze
Russian-owned gas giant Gazprom announced in December it would halt gas supplies to Moldova over a dispute over an alleged $709 million debt for past supplies.
Slovakia rejects Ukraine accusations of opening up second energy front
Slovakia has rejected Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's accusation that Prime Minister Robert Fico had opened a "second ...
Slovakia Urges EU Action to Head Off Russian Gas Transit Halt
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico urged the European Commission to address the looming halt of Russian gas transit through ...
Russia just lost a multibillion-dollar income stream
Even while at war, Ukraine piped Russian gas to Europe. Moscow earned an estimated $5 billion in 2024, while Ukraine raked in up to $1 billion in fees.
Ukraine-Russia latest: Moscow strikes Kyiv’s energy infrastructure after downing fighter jet
Moscow strikes Kyiv’s energy infrastructure after downing fighter jet - It comes after the latest Russian drone attack on ...