Poland Prepares to Increase Electricity Exports to Ukraine Amid Slovakia's Threat to Cut Power Starting January 1

Dec 29, 2024, 03:37 PM

Poland is poised to increase electricity exports to Ukraine in response to threats from Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico to cut off backup power supplies. A senior Polish official stated that the government is prepared to boost domestic electricity production to mitigate any potential imbalance in Ukraine's energy system if Slovakia follows through with its threat. This development arises amid escalating tensions over gas transit through Ukraine, particularly following Kyiv's decision to halt Russian gas transit to the West starting January 1. The Polish assurances were made public following Fico's comments two days prior, indicating Slovakia's intention to stop supplying electricity to Ukraine due to the ongoing gas dispute.