Russia, Ukraine and Europe

Ukraine halts Russian gas transit through its territory, ending reliance on Gazprom
Slovak PM Fico criticizes Zelenskyy in letter to EU over Ukraine stopping Russian gas transit in 2025 This was announced in a statement by Ukraine’s Gas Transmission System Operator (GTSOU). The transit agreement with Russia’s Gazprom expired at 7 a.
Era of cheap Russian gas to EU ends as transit across Ukraine stops
The EU says most states will not be affected but other European countries, including Moldova, are facing shortages.
Russia’s gas supply to Europe halted after Ukraine transit deal expires
Ukraine, which had allowed Russian oil and gas to cross its territory to serve Europe while fighting Moscow’s invasion since 2022, refused to renew the deal.
Ukraine calls Slovakia’s bluff as Fico threatens power cutoff over Russia gas deal spat
Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko also says Kyiv can buy electricity from Romania and Poland if it loses supplies from Bratislava.
Fico bandwagon: Ukraine was promised electricity amid a "gas spat"
Poland is ready to increase electricity exports by Ukraine, if Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico fulfills his threat to stop backup electricity supplies amid a "gas spat." This is reported by Bloomberg with reference to a high-ranking official.
Ukraine's Zelenskiy hits back at Slovak PM Fico as gas transit dispute deepens
Volodymyr Zelenskiy accused Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico on Saturday of opening a "second energy front" against Ukraine on the orders of Russia.
Russian gas stops flowing to Europe via Ukraine
Gas deliveries to Europe through a pipeline in Ukraine have stopped as a deal signed five years ago expires. Ukraine called the halt of Russian gas transiting through the country a "historic event."
Poland Ready to Help Ukraine If Slovakia Cuts Off Power in Gas Spat
Poland is prepared to step up electricity exports to Ukraine if Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico follows through on his threat to cut off back-up power supplies to the war-torn country, a senior official said on Sunday.
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.
Slovakia threatens to cut electricity supplies if Ukraine ends Russian gas transit
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced on Dec. 27 that his government will evaluate potential reciprocal measures against Ukraine, including halting electricity supplies, if Ukraine stops the transit of Russian gas to Slovakia after January 1.
Slovakia Threatens Ukraine With Power Cuts Over Gas Flow Halt
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico threatened to cut off back up power supplies to Ukraine if Kyiv stops transporting Russian gas to Central Europe.
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Fico's threats to cut off electricity supplies won't work, Ukraine's Energy Minister says
Herman Halushchenko said Ukraine could compensate for any disruption by importing electricity from Romania and Poland.
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Fico's harsh statements towards Ukraine populism aimed at staying in power – expert
Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico's sharp statements about Ukraine are aimed at the internal Slovak audience and are ...
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Putin ordered Fico to open second energy front against Ukraine – Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has responded to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's threats to shut off ...