Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will likely fly to Moscow to meet with President Vladimir Putin.
– Slovak Prime Minister Roberto Fico will go to Moscow to meet Vladimir Putin, – Serbian media reported, citing the country's President Aleksandar Vučić. The reason for this is said to be that Ukraine refuses to allow Russian gas to pass through its territory. “Thanks to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, we are clearly facing a gas crisis,” Fico said.
– From what I know from unofficial sources – and even when I say “unofficial”, I mean the information is fairly accurate – Robert Fico calls President Putin I plan to visit, – said Vučić, as quoted by TASS news agency. To Tanjag News Agency.
Slovak government leaders are scheduled to fly to Moscow on Monday. – Mr. Fico's possible visit to Russia is related to the suspension of Russian gas transport through Ukraine from January 1, 2025 – remarks of the Serbian president quoted by TV Pink from “New Voices of Ukraine”.
He added that the situation was “complex” and it was easy to predict the reactions of other EU leaders.
Russian gas won't pass through Ukraine
President Zelenskiy said at a press conference on Thursday that Ukraine maintained its refusal to extend the transit agreement for Russian gas.
The website kyivindependent.com reminds us that “the agreement between Gazprom and Naftkhaz on the transportation of Russian gas through Ukrainian territory will expire on January 1, 2025.”
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Ukraine's president insisted that Kiev would not allow Russia to obtain additional revenue to continue the war.
Robert Fico answered. “Thanks to Zelenskiy, we are on the brink.”
Kiev's position was criticized by Slovak Prime Minister Roberto Fico. “Thanks to President Zelenskiy, we are clearly facing a gas crisis,” he said.
He added that if the Ukrainians do not change their decision, Bratislava may consider certain measures.
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Slovakia has a long-term contract with Gazprom. According to kyivindependent.com, “It is estimated that alternative solutions could result in an additional €220 million in transport costs.”
EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson said the EU was preparing to permanently cut off Russian energy supplies.
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