Minister Robert Fico’s attempts to persuade Ukraine to maintain Russian oil and gas transit have been unsuccessful, as Ukraine reaffirms its commitment to ending the agreement with Russia.
Ukraine has declared it will not renew its gas transit agreement with Russia once the current deal expires, according to a statement made by Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal during a joint press conference with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
This decision aligns with Ukraine’s strategic goal to impose sanctions on Russian gas and deprive the Kremlin of hydrocarbon revenues used to finance the ongoing war. However, Slovakia is one of the countries dependent on the Ukrainian transit corridor for gas. An abrupt end to that arrangement could severely impact its energy stability and increase the cost burden on its economy and citizens
Shmyhal emphasized their country’s commitment to fulfilling obligations under the Association Agreement with the European Union and the Energy Charter Treaty while simultaneously calling on European nations to phase out Russian oil and gas imports completely.
However, he acknowledged the challenges this poses for countries heavily dependent on Russian energy, such as Slovakia and Hungary, expressing hope for gradual supply diversification.
Before the meeting, Fico had expressed his intention to persuade Ukraine to maintain Russian oil and gas transit to Europe through its territory.
In June, Ukraine intensified sanctions against Lukoil, one of the largest private oil companies in Russia, prohibiting the company from using Ukrainian territory as a transit route.
This decision has had immediate repercussions, with oil shipments to Slovakia and Hungary ceasing as of 18 July.
Despite the halt in Lukoil supplies, Slovakia’s Transpetrol confirmed that oil deliveries from other Russian suppliers were unaffected.
Both Hungary and Slovakia appealed to the European Commission, arguing that Ukraine’s decision violates its Association Agreement with the EU. However, the Financial Times reports that the Commission has rejected their request to intervene.
The dispute has escalated to include threats of retaliation. Slovak President Peter Pellegrini warned of potential “undefined countermeasures” in response to the ban, while Hungary has threatened to block a significant EU aid package to Ukraine if the ban is not lifted.
Fico can hardly complain. He openly supports the war criminal, and publicly stated he will block any attempt by Ukraine to join NATO. You chose your side, bastard, now cope with it.
It was only when they elected this shitstain that I understood the difference between Czechs and Slovaks.
As a frequent visitor to the Czech club in west London when lived there, I experienced the loathing they have for RuZZians at first hand.
Czechs would never elect a scrote like Fico.
Seems Fico thinks Ukraine owes him something…when pigs fly!!!🇺🇦🔱😀
I live in Germany and all i can say is that sanctions on ruSSian gas and oil imports caused pro-ruSSian parties to achieve record results.
It’s amazing how a country that openly worships communism, i mean they fly soviet flags in battle, managed to convince western nazis and far right retards to support it.
RuSSia through her lackeys in Turkey and Central America caused a flood of subhumans to invade Europe and America, then sponsored parties which want to get rid of the trash. KGB at its finest.
Because, as you’ve said, they are retards.
I’d rather say it’s all those masses of dark-skinned individuals, muslims in every city, town, and village, mosques sprouting like flies on shit, and women being afraid to visit certain parts of towns.