Slovakia calls on the European Union to confront the impending stop for the passage of Russian gas through Ukraine

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fitsu requested the European Commission to face the impending stop of Russian gas through Ukraine, saying that the economic impact on the European Union would significantly exceed the impact on Russia. Fitsu’s message to the European Commission President Ursula von der Line is his first attempt to get her direct support in the case to stop Russian gas supplies in Ukraine. Fitsu’s message has sharply criticized Ukrainian President Folodimir Zellinski for his promise to prevent the flow of Russian gas to avoid support for Russia’s war against his country. Von der Line avoided direct intervention in the conflict and confirmed the dedication of the European Union to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels from Russia. The Russian gas traffic agreement by Ukraine ends at the end of this year. Fitsu, whose country rely on Russia to acquire natural gas, said that European families and companies could experience additional losses between 40 and 50 billion euros (42 to $ 52 billion) in high gas prices annually, in addition to between 60 and 70 billion euros in extra cost of electricity. On the other hand, he explained that Russia will lose about two billion euros annually if Ukraine stops the passage of Russian gas through his area. Vizsu, who threatened Ukraine with a possible cut of electricity, called on the European Commission to address the matter quickly. Nevertheless, no specific solutions or steps provided the problem. “I think the acceptance of the decision of the Ukrainian president, which he made separately, is quiet and complete, leading to escalation of stress and forged measures,” Fitsu said in the letter published by his media office. He explained that Europe should support Ukraine through deliberate procedures and not through actions that largely influence the European Union.