Slovakia, Russian gas and Ukraine

Slovakia recognizes no gas shortage after stopping transit through Ukraine
Stopping Russian gas transit through Ukraine will not cause a gas shortage in Slovakia. However, the country will lose the money it has been earning at the expense of Moscow, the Slovak Ministry of Economy says.
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 Ukraine, saying the economic impact on the European Union will far outweigh the effect on Russia.
Slovakia to consider reciprocal measures if Ukraine stops Russian gas transit, Fico says
Slovakia will consider reciprocal measures against Ukraine such as halting back-up electricity supplies after Jan. 1 if Kyiv, as expected, stops the transit of Russian gas to Slovakia, Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Friday.
Slovak deputy PM says country is prepared for cessation of Russian gas transit via Ukraine
Slovakia has prepared in advance for the cessation of Russian gas transit through Ukraine from 1 January 2025 and has sufficient gas reserves and alternative supply sources for the coming year. Source: European Pravda,
Czechia ready to help Slovakia after cessation of Russian gas transit through Ukraine
Czechia is ready to help Slovakia ensure stable gas supplies. Prague can offer this assistance once Ukraine halts the transit of Russian gas, states the Czech Minister of Industry, Lukas Vlcek, according to Reuters.
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,
Slovak PM Fico criticizes Zelenskyy in letter to EU over Ukraine stopping Russian gas transit in 2025
Robert Fico criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decision to end Russian gas transit in 2025, calling it “irrational and wrong” and warning it would lead to tension and retaliatory measures.

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