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Slovakia's Fico Threatens to Cut Back Up Power to Ukraine Over Russian Gas Transit to Central Europe

Dec 27, 2024, 07:17 PM

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has threatened to cut off back up power supplies to Ukraine if Kyiv stops the transit of Russian gas to Central Europe. This warning comes in response to Ukraine's potential decision to halt the transit of Russian gas through its territory after the current agreement expires. Fico stated that Slovakia would assess the situation and consider reciprocal measures against Ukraine after January 1, potentially including the cessation of electricity supplies, which are crucial for Ukraine during blackouts. The threat was communicated via a message posted on Fico's Facebook account, highlighting the potential billions in damages to the EU if gas transit is stopped.