Ukraine Acquires Russian Gas Through EU Member State
Despite Zelensky's recent transit reduction to the bloc, Slovakia reports that reverse supplies have continued to flow to Ukraine. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Reverse flows of gas are being supplied to Ukraine even after its recent decision to cut transit to the bloc, according to Slovakia.
Juraj Blanar, Slovakia’s minister of foreign and European affairs, stated on Wednesday that Ukraine has been acquiring Russian gas through EU energy companies following its refusal to renew a contract for the transit of Russian gas through its territory.
Blanar addressed a report from local broadcaster STVR, which claimed that Slovakia was supplying Russian gas to Ukraine, calling the report “false and manipulative.”
“The truth is that Russian gas, which Ukraine purchased from abroad, flows to Ukraine through Slovak territory,” Blanar wrote on Facebook. “Even an average educated person can see the huge difference between this reality and the misleading headline,” he added.
Slovak Economy Minister Denisa Sakova also refuted the report, asserting that Czech and German companies are supplying Kiev with Russian gas that simply transits through the Slovak system.
Reports from Slovak media indicate that reverse flows to Ukraine began on February 6, with an estimated volume of 17 million cubic meters per day. These imports are primarily facilitated through the gas transportation infrastructure in Hungary, Slovakia, and Poland.
On Monday, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced that Slovakia had commenced receiving Russian natural gas via the TurkStream pipeline, helping to avoid an energy crisis in the country following Ukraine's suspension of transit.
Fico acknowledged that Ukraine is receiving gas from foreign suppliers, without which he said the country “would freeze.”
He pointed out that Slovakia is not part of those supplies, which have reportedly contributed to rising European gas prices.
Fico suggested that Slovakia has “a moral right to consider measures such as stopping foreign gas deliveries to Ukraine,” criticizing the EU for what he described as making “a fool of itself.”
The prime minister previously accused Zelensky of worsening Slovakia’s energy crisis and undermining EU interests.
The TurkStream pipeline, a key route for transporting gas from Russia to Türkiye under the Black Sea, has emerged as the principal pathway for Russian gas to reach southern and southeastern Europe after Ukraine's refusal to extend its transit agreement with Moscow. This situation has led Slovakia and other EU nations to explore alternative supply routes.
Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky defended the decision to halt Russian gas transit, stating that it would cut critical energy revenues for Moscow. However, Slovakia and Hungary have accused Kiev of deliberately instigating an energy crisis for political advantage.
Despite these developments, Moscow has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring stable gas supplies via TurkStream, guaranteeing continued energy security for reliant countries.
Data from Reuters indicates that Russian natural gas deliveries through the TurkStream pipeline reached a historic high, exceeding 50 million cubic meters per day in January, representing a 27% year-on-year increase.
James del Carmen for TROIB News
Juraj Blanar, Slovakia’s minister of foreign and European affairs, stated on Wednesday that Ukraine has been acquiring Russian gas through EU energy companies following its refusal to renew a contract for the transit of Russian gas through its territory.
Blanar addressed a report from local broadcaster STVR, which claimed that Slovakia was supplying Russian gas to Ukraine, calling the report “false and manipulative.”
“The truth is that Russian gas, which Ukraine purchased from abroad, flows to Ukraine through Slovak territory,” Blanar wrote on Facebook. “Even an average educated person can see the huge difference between this reality and the misleading headline,” he added.
Slovak Economy Minister Denisa Sakova also refuted the report, asserting that Czech and German companies are supplying Kiev with Russian gas that simply transits through the Slovak system.
Reports from Slovak media indicate that reverse flows to Ukraine began on February 6, with an estimated volume of 17 million cubic meters per day. These imports are primarily facilitated through the gas transportation infrastructure in Hungary, Slovakia, and Poland.
On Monday, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced that Slovakia had commenced receiving Russian natural gas via the TurkStream pipeline, helping to avoid an energy crisis in the country following Ukraine's suspension of transit.
Fico acknowledged that Ukraine is receiving gas from foreign suppliers, without which he said the country “would freeze.”
He pointed out that Slovakia is not part of those supplies, which have reportedly contributed to rising European gas prices.
Fico suggested that Slovakia has “a moral right to consider measures such as stopping foreign gas deliveries to Ukraine,” criticizing the EU for what he described as making “a fool of itself.”
The prime minister previously accused Zelensky of worsening Slovakia’s energy crisis and undermining EU interests.
The TurkStream pipeline, a key route for transporting gas from Russia to Türkiye under the Black Sea, has emerged as the principal pathway for Russian gas to reach southern and southeastern Europe after Ukraine's refusal to extend its transit agreement with Moscow. This situation has led Slovakia and other EU nations to explore alternative supply routes.
Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky defended the decision to halt Russian gas transit, stating that it would cut critical energy revenues for Moscow. However, Slovakia and Hungary have accused Kiev of deliberately instigating an energy crisis for political advantage.
Despite these developments, Moscow has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring stable gas supplies via TurkStream, guaranteeing continued energy security for reliant countries.
Data from Reuters indicates that Russian natural gas deliveries through the TurkStream pipeline reached a historic high, exceeding 50 million cubic meters per day in January, representing a 27% year-on-year increase.
James del Carmen for TROIB News
