“President Volodymyr Zelenskyi reacted to the statements of the Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico, who threatened Ukraine with a “response” to the suspension of Russian gas transportation.”, — write: epravda.com.ua
President Volodymyr Zelenskyi reacted to the statements of the Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico, who threatened Ukraine with a “response” to the suspension of Russian gas transportation. The president wrote about this on his page on the social network X (Twitter). It seems that Putin instructed Fico to open a second energy front against Ukraine at the expense of the interests of the people of Slovakia. Only this can mean Fitso’s threats to cut off the emergency supply of electricity to Ukraine in the winter in the context of Russian strikes on our power lines and distribution… — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Volodymyr Zelenskyi (@ZelenskyyUa) December 28, 2024 Advertisement: “It seems that Putin instructed Fitso to open a second energy front against Ukraine by the interests of the people of Slovakia. Only this can mean Fico’s threats to cut off the emergency supply of electricity to Ukraine in the conditions of Russian attacks on our power lines and distribution network,” Zelensky wrote. The President noted that the only reason for Ukraine’s need to import electricity is Russia’s occupation of the Zaporizhzhia NPP and constant massive energy strikes. The president said that Fico is trying to drag Slovakia into “Russia’s efforts to hurt Ukrainians.” Advertisement: Zelensky also added that because of Fico’s threats, Slovakia could lose up to $200 million a year that Ukraine pays for electricity exports. “Slovakia’s share of electricity imports to Ukraine is about 19%. The government of Ukraine is working with our neighbors in the EU to maintain the necessary amount of electricity supply. Slovakia is part of the single European energy market, and Fico must respect European-wide rules. Any arbitrary decisions in Bratislava or orders from Moscow to Fico regarding electricity will not lead to a halt in the import of electricity to Ukraine, but can definitely lead to a break between the current government of Slovakia and the European community,” the president added.