Russia's oil and gas supply to Slovakia through Ukraine will not be facilitated
Slovakia's Prime Minister, Robert Fico, met with Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, in Uzhhorod on September 5. The key topic of their discussion was energy matters, with both leaders expressing their commitment to energy independence and the strengthening of European security architecture.
The meeting, which was broadcast on Fico's social media, also covered the future of Russian oil and gas in Europe. Zelensky declared that Russian oil and gas have no future, reiterating Ukraine's stance on not supplying Slovakia with Russian oil and gas.
While the discussion focused on reducing Europe's reliance on Russian energy resources, it's worth noting that in 2025, exports of energy resources from Russia to Europe increased by 6.7%. However, this trend seems to be changing as some European countries, including Slovakia, are actively seeking alternative energy sources.
In 2021, some European countries covertly continued buying Russian oil despite sanctions, but the main large buyers shifted to China, India, and Turkey. As a result, the EU's imports of Russian oil fell significantly, with only small amounts being imported by the EU overall.
Zelensky expressed his readiness to supply gas and oil to Slovakia, but only if it's not of Russian origin. Meanwhile, Hungary's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Péter Szijjártó, stated that many European countries secretly purchase Russian oil.
The meeting between Fico and Zelensky marked a significant step towards strengthening the energy partnership between Slovakia and Ukraine, and reinforcing their shared commitment to a secure and independent energy future for Europe.
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