Slovakia’s Foreign Ministry summoned Ukraine’s ambassador, Myroslav Kastran, to express strong protest against statements from Ukrainian officials, which it views as interference in Slovakia’s internal affairs. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj has recently criticized Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, accusing him of favoring Russian gas over U.S. supplies. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Zelenskyj claimed Fico was not seeking access to American gas while still relying on U.S. security guarantees. Tensions escalated after Ukraine decided not to renew its gas transit contract with Russia at the end of 2024. In response, Fico threatened to cut electricity supplies to Ukraine and reduce support for Ukrainian refugees in Slovakia.
Source: TASR
