Slovakia, Russia

Slovakia says gas supply meeting with Ukraine, European Commission cancelled
A meeting between Slovak, Ukrainian and European Commission officials over gas supplies planned for Tuesday has been cancelled because Kyiv will not participate, Slovakia said on Monday.
Slovakia threatens to reduce aid to Ukrainian refugees in spat over Russian gas
Slovakia could take retaliatory measures against Ukraine after Kyiv halted the flow of Russian gas through its territory, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico warned Thursday.
Slovakia threatens to cut aid to Ukrainian refugees after Kyiv shuts off Russian gas pipeline
The United Nations Refugee Agency said there were just over 130,000 Ukrainian refugees in Slovakia as of December 8.
Slovakia's PM threatens Ukrainian refugees over Russian gas stoppage
Angered by Ukraine's transit stoppage for Russian gas, Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico is threatening to take measures against Ukrainian refugees. Speaking in the capital Bratislava on Thursday,
Slovakia may cut aid to Ukrainian refugees over Russian gas transit halt, PM Fico says
Despite EU efforts to reduce dependence on Russian fossil fuels, Slovakia remains reliant on Russian gas under a long-term contract with Russia's state-owned energy giant Gazprom. Switching to alternative supply routes could cost Slovakia an additional €220 million ($229 million) in transit fees.
Why Did Ukraine Halt the Flow of Russia’s Natural Gas to Europe?
The Urengoy-Pomary-Uzhgorod pipeline was built in the Soviet era to carry Siberian gas to European markets. It became the main conduit to Ukraine’s border with Slovakia from Siberia, passing through the town of Sudzha — which is now under the control of Ukrainian military forces — in Russia’s Kursk region.
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.
Ukraine ends Russian gas pipeline to Europe – but how much will it cost Moscow?
Russia will no longer transport gas to Europe via Ukraine’s pipelines, further limiting its ability to raise capital
Slovakia plans drastic response to Ukraine halting Russian gas flow
Slovak PM Robert Fico announced that Slovakia's coalition government will discuss possible retaliatory measures after Ukraine halted the flow of Russian gas through its territory to Slovakia.
Ukraine cuts off cheap Russian gas supply to EU, Slovakia threatens refugee aid cuts in retaliation
Russia halted gas supplies to Europe after Ukraine declined to renew a transit deal. Slovakia is considering retaliation against Ukraine. While the EU claims no immediate energy crisis, non-EU countries like Moldova face severe shortages and heating issues,
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Slovakia Defies EU – Plans to Strengthen Ties to Russia
"We want to understand some positions, discuss laws, and rebuild certain ties with Russia," Danko said, presenting the visit ...
Slovakia will discuss retaliation after Ukraine's gas transit 'sabotage', says Fico
Slovakia's coalition government will discuss retaliatory measures to take against Ukraine after it halted the flow of Russian ...
A European region has no heating after Russian gas stopped flowing via Ukraine. An energy supplier told families to gather in one room to stay warm.
Russian natural gas has stopped flowing to Europe via Ukraine after a five-year transit contract expired.
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'We are not Russia' — Thousands protest Fico's pro-Kremlin agenda in Bratislava
Thousands of people gathered in the streets of Bratislava on Jan. 3 to protest Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's ...