Energy blackmail. Ukraine appeals to the European Commission regarding Fico's threats
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Sat, 28 Dec 2024 19:12:00 +0200
Ukraine complained to the European Commission about Ficos statementsThe Ukrainian Foreign Ministry reminded Fico that Slovakias supply of critical volumes of electricity to Ukraine is not charity, and Ukraine pays a lot of money for it.The agency emphasizes that Ukraine has always been selfsufficient in electricity production, but now it is sometimes forced to import it.
The reason for this is only Russian crimes the occupation of the Zapadnaya NPP, constant and targeted missile strikes on civilian infrastructure, the power system, generation facilities and distribution networks.
By making absurd threats to cut off Ukraines electricity, which it buys rather than receives as a gift, Prime Minister Robert Fico is effectively siding with the Russian dictator.
These are currently the only two figures in the world who threaten to leave Ukrainians without electricity in the winter.
The Foreign Ministry adds that the joint work of Fico and Putin is also indicated by the actual admission by the Prime Minister of Slovakia of the desire to oust American and other energy sources from the European market in the interests of maintaining dependence on Russia.Ukraine, in turn, asks the European Commission to respond to Ficos threats.We remind you that Slovakia is part of the single European energy market and must adhere to common European rules.
We call on the European Commission, in cooperation with ENTSOE European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity ed., to respond to Slovakias threats of arbitrary decisions.Ficos energy blackmail what is knowOn December 27, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said he might cut off electricity supplies to Ukraine.
He made the statement in response to Ukraines refusal to continue transit of Russian gas, on which Slovakia depends.
In December, Fico traveled to Moscow to meet with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.
However, this did not change the situation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to Ficos blackmail.
He reminded that Ukraine pays Slovakia for electricity imports.
In addition, the president indicated that the Slovak Prime Ministers actions may be dictated by orders from Moscow.
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