ČRo Plus | Ukraine is determined to stop transit of Russian gas
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico describes the decision of Ukraine, which is resisting the Russian invasion for the third year, to stop gas transit from Russia as a threat to Slovakia. Despite the announced end of gas transit, his government has not prepared Slovakia for this situation. It is negotiating both with Moscow over supplies from Russia and with the European Commission. Martin Vokálek, executive director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for morning news on Czech Radio Plus.
9. January 2025
All EU countries knew well in advance about the end of the transit of Russian gas from Ukraine and all of them, except Slovakia, prepared properly so as not to jeopardise their energy security. Robert Fico and Viktor Orbán are the only ones who waited and put themselves in a situation where they can rely on mere promises from Russia.
Listen to the full interview here (7:47).
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