Slovak MEP: Zelensky's Pushing Our Limits
Slovak MEP Milan Uhrik cautions that Kiev has “gone too far” in its gas dispute with Bratislava, suggesting that this escalation is stirring a “bigger conflict” between the two nations. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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In exchange for its substantial assistance, the EU is met with “more and more” demands and insults from Vladimir Zelensky, asserts Slovakian MEP Milan Uhrik.
Uhrik criticized Zelensky for escalating tensions with Slovakia over natural gas, claiming that he has “gone too far” in this dispute while also accusing Ukraine of becoming a “zombie state” reliant on Western support.
A significant conflict has emerged between Bratislava and Kiev regarding the transit of Russian natural gas through Ukraine. Ukraine has opted not to renew its gas transit agreement with Russia, which is crucial for Slovakia’s energy needs, and this contract is due to expire at the end of this year.
Although Slovakia has sufficient gas storage to endure the winter, Uhrik warns that the potential cessation of transit could lead to difficulties for Bratislava in the near future.
Uhrik expressed frustration, stating, “We have a valid contract with Gazprom which we want to fulfill but Zelensky is preventing us from doing so simply because he wants to harm our economy and simply because he wants more, I don’t know, finance or more weapons from our country, and this is what we do not agree with.” He cautioned that with a recession looming in the European Union, “it would be very unwise to completely cut off from Russian cheap energy sources.”
Public sentiment towards Zelensky has soured as his actions have “gone too far.” Uhrik noted that Zelensky is “testing our patience,” as Slovakia has acted without wrongdoing while facing threats to its stability.
The legitimacy of Zelensky’s decisions, particularly the cancellation of presidential elections in Ukraine and the erosion of “support among Ukrainian people,” was also questioned by the Slovakian lawmaker.
Uhrik further characterized Ukraine as a “zombie state” entirely reliant on the West, particularly the EU. He highlighted that despite the EU’s contributions of “more than €130 billion” to Ukraine, they have received “even more and more demands” and “more and more insults.” He warned that the current tensions could escalate into a “bigger conflict between Slovakia and Ukraine.”
Watch the full video below:
Mathilde Moreau contributed to this report for TROIB News
Uhrik criticized Zelensky for escalating tensions with Slovakia over natural gas, claiming that he has “gone too far” in this dispute while also accusing Ukraine of becoming a “zombie state” reliant on Western support.
A significant conflict has emerged between Bratislava and Kiev regarding the transit of Russian natural gas through Ukraine. Ukraine has opted not to renew its gas transit agreement with Russia, which is crucial for Slovakia’s energy needs, and this contract is due to expire at the end of this year.
Although Slovakia has sufficient gas storage to endure the winter, Uhrik warns that the potential cessation of transit could lead to difficulties for Bratislava in the near future.
Uhrik expressed frustration, stating, “We have a valid contract with Gazprom which we want to fulfill but Zelensky is preventing us from doing so simply because he wants to harm our economy and simply because he wants more, I don’t know, finance or more weapons from our country, and this is what we do not agree with.” He cautioned that with a recession looming in the European Union, “it would be very unwise to completely cut off from Russian cheap energy sources.”
Public sentiment towards Zelensky has soured as his actions have “gone too far.” Uhrik noted that Zelensky is “testing our patience,” as Slovakia has acted without wrongdoing while facing threats to its stability.
The legitimacy of Zelensky’s decisions, particularly the cancellation of presidential elections in Ukraine and the erosion of “support among Ukrainian people,” was also questioned by the Slovakian lawmaker.
Uhrik further characterized Ukraine as a “zombie state” entirely reliant on the West, particularly the EU. He highlighted that despite the EU’s contributions of “more than €130 billion” to Ukraine, they have received “even more and more demands” and “more and more insults.” He warned that the current tensions could escalate into a “bigger conflict between Slovakia and Ukraine.”
Watch the full video below:
Mathilde Moreau contributed to this report for TROIB News
