Slovakia Claims Ukraine Is Purchasing Russian Gas
Reverse supplies to Ukraine have continued despite President Zelensky's recent decision to reduce transit to the bloc, as reported by Slovakia. Read Full Article at RT.com
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According to Slovakia, reverse flows are still being supplied to Ukraine, despite the country’s recent transit cut to the bloc.
Slovakia’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Juraj Blanar, stated on Wednesday that Ukraine has been purchasing Russian gas through EU energy companies, following its decision not to renew a contract for the transit of Russian gas through its territory.
Blanar reacted to a local broadcaster STVR's report that Slovakia was supplying Russian gas to Ukraine, calling the claim “false and manipulative.”
“The truth is that Russian gas, which Ukraine purchased from abroad, flows to Ukraine through Slovak territory,” Blanar remarked in a Facebook post. “Even an average educated person can see the huge difference between this reality and the misleading headline,” he added.
Denisa Sakova, Slovakia’s Economy Minister, also denied the report, asserting that Czech and German companies supply Kiev with Russian gas that merely transits through the Slovak system.
Slovak media have reported that reverse flows to Ukraine, estimated at 17 million cubic meters daily, began on February 6, primarily utilizing the gas transportation infrastructure of Hungary, Slovakia, and Poland.
On Monday, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced that Slovakia began receiving Russian natural gas via the TurkStream pipeline, which helped avert an energy crisis in the country after Kiev stopped transit. Fico then confirmed that Ukraine was getting gas from foreign suppliers, warning that without these supplies, the country “would freeze.”
Fico emphasized that Slovakia was not involved in those supplies, which he indicated have contributed to rising European gas prices.
The prime minister did note, however, that Slovakia has “a moral right to consider measures such as stopping foreign gas deliveries to Ukraine,” criticizing the EU for making itself look foolish.
Previously, Fico accused Zelensky of worsening Slovakia’s energy crisis and undermining EU interests.
The TurkStream pipeline, a vital corridor for transporting gas from Russia to Türkiye under the Black Sea, has become the primary route for Russian gas to southern and southeastern Europe following Ukraine’s refusal to renew the transit deal with Moscow, prompting Slovakia and other EU states to find alternative supply routes.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky defended the move, claiming that halting Russian gas transit would deprive Moscow of essential energy revenues. However, both Slovakia and Hungary have accused Kiev of deliberately instigating an energy crisis for political advantage.
Despite these circumstances, Moscow has reiterated its commitment to stable gas supplies via TurkStream, ensuring ongoing energy security for the nations that rely on it.
Data reviewed by Reuters indicates that deliveries of Russian natural gas through the TurkStream pipeline have surged to a record high, surpassing 50 million cubic meters per day in January—a 27% increase compared to the previous year.
Max Fischer contributed to this report for TROIB News
Slovakia’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Juraj Blanar, stated on Wednesday that Ukraine has been purchasing Russian gas through EU energy companies, following its decision not to renew a contract for the transit of Russian gas through its territory.
Blanar reacted to a local broadcaster STVR's report that Slovakia was supplying Russian gas to Ukraine, calling the claim “false and manipulative.”
“The truth is that Russian gas, which Ukraine purchased from abroad, flows to Ukraine through Slovak territory,” Blanar remarked in a Facebook post. “Even an average educated person can see the huge difference between this reality and the misleading headline,” he added.
Denisa Sakova, Slovakia’s Economy Minister, also denied the report, asserting that Czech and German companies supply Kiev with Russian gas that merely transits through the Slovak system.
Slovak media have reported that reverse flows to Ukraine, estimated at 17 million cubic meters daily, began on February 6, primarily utilizing the gas transportation infrastructure of Hungary, Slovakia, and Poland.
On Monday, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced that Slovakia began receiving Russian natural gas via the TurkStream pipeline, which helped avert an energy crisis in the country after Kiev stopped transit. Fico then confirmed that Ukraine was getting gas from foreign suppliers, warning that without these supplies, the country “would freeze.”
Fico emphasized that Slovakia was not involved in those supplies, which he indicated have contributed to rising European gas prices.
The prime minister did note, however, that Slovakia has “a moral right to consider measures such as stopping foreign gas deliveries to Ukraine,” criticizing the EU for making itself look foolish.
Previously, Fico accused Zelensky of worsening Slovakia’s energy crisis and undermining EU interests.
The TurkStream pipeline, a vital corridor for transporting gas from Russia to Türkiye under the Black Sea, has become the primary route for Russian gas to southern and southeastern Europe following Ukraine’s refusal to renew the transit deal with Moscow, prompting Slovakia and other EU states to find alternative supply routes.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky defended the move, claiming that halting Russian gas transit would deprive Moscow of essential energy revenues. However, both Slovakia and Hungary have accused Kiev of deliberately instigating an energy crisis for political advantage.
Despite these circumstances, Moscow has reiterated its commitment to stable gas supplies via TurkStream, ensuring ongoing energy security for the nations that rely on it.
Data reviewed by Reuters indicates that deliveries of Russian natural gas through the TurkStream pipeline have surged to a record high, surpassing 50 million cubic meters per day in January—a 27% increase compared to the previous year.
Max Fischer contributed to this report for TROIB News
