Slovakia began to renounce the alliance with Putin after Zelensky's statement
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Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:12:00 +0200
Slovakia outraged by Zelenskys words about the energy frontThe Slovak Ministry of Foreign Affairs called Zelenskys reaction exaggerated and strongly rejected the accusations.
We categorically deny any unfounded statements about the opening of a second energy front, as speculated by the President of Ukraine, as well as fabricated accusations of an alleged alliance with Vladimir Putin, the statement says.
The Slovak Foreign Ministry emphasized that the country will continue to provide humanitarian assistance to Ukraine according to its capabilities.The department also emphasized that Russian gas transported through the territory of Ukraine brings significant revenues to the Ukrainian budget, which are important for the countrys economy.
Ukraine, which is engaged in a protracted military conflict, should refrain from creating new adversaries or speculating about a second front, Slovakia said.
What preceded thisEarlier, Robert Fico criticized the Ukrainian authorities for their decision not to continue the transit of Russian gas after 2024.Among the possible measures in response, the Slovak Prime Minister mentioned the cessation of electricity supplies to Ukraine.Commenting on the Slovak Prime Ministers threats, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that it seems that Putin instructed Fico to open a second energy front against Ukraine at the expense of the interests of the people of Slovakia.Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that this is what Ficos threats to cut off Ukraines emergency supply of electricity in the winter in the face of Russian attacks on our power plants and distribution network could only mean.
Ukraines need to import electricity arose only because of Russias occupation of our Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and the targeted destruction by Russian missiles and shaheeds of a significant part of Ukrainian thermal and hydropower generation.
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