In February 2026, Ukraine imported a historic total of 1.26 million megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity, marking a significant increase in its energy needs. This surge represents a 41% rise compared to January 2026 and a fivefold increase from February 2025.
The primary suppliers of this electricity were Hungary and Slovakia, with Hungary accounting for 49% of the total imports. Notably, electricity imports from Hungary surged by nearly 54% compared to the previous month.
Slovakia also played a significant role, contributing 18% to Ukraine’s electricity imports. Other countries, including Romania, Moldova, and Poland, have also been involved in supplying electricity to Ukraine.
Despite political uncertainties, the import of electricity from these nations has reached unprecedented levels for the month, as highlighted by ExPro. This increase comes at a time when Ukraine’s own electricity exports have been non-existent in 2026.
However, tensions have arisen between Ukraine and its suppliers. In February, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico threatened to halt electricity supplies to Ukraine unless oil shipments through the damaged Druzhba pipeline were restored. This threat emerged amid ongoing challenges to Ukraine’s electricity supply due to persistent Russian attacks.
On March 4, the Slovak state company SEPS announced its intention to terminate its emergency electricity supply contract with Ukraine’s state-owned company Ukrenergo, a decision already approved by the Slovak government.
Similarly, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán issued warnings about potentially ceasing electricity exports to Ukraine if oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline was not resumed. However, Hungary later moderated its stance, indicating that stopping electricity supplies could adversely affect the residents of Transcarpathia, where many ethnic Hungarians live.
Ukraine's electricity imports have surged to record levels in February 2026, primarily from Hungary and Slovakia, amidst rising regional tensions. Political threats from both countries regarding electricity supplies highlight the complexities of Ukraine's energy situation amid ongoing conflict.