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    Slovak PM Fico to Discuss Gas Transit With Commission on Jan 9

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    Posted on January 7, 2025

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    Last updated: January 27, 2026

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    Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia meets with European Commission representatives to address the cessation of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, a critical topic for European energy security and finance.
    Slovak PM Robert Fico discussing gas transit with EU Commission - Global Banking & Finance Review
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    Quick Summary

    Slovak PM Robert Fico will meet the European Commission on Jan 9 to discuss the halted Russian gas transit through Ukraine, affecting Slovakia's economy.

    Slovak PM Fico to Meet EU on Gas Transit Issues

    (Reuters) - Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will discuss the end of Russian gas transit through Ukraine with representatives of the European Commission on Jan. 9 in Brussels, Slovakia's government office said on Tuesday.

    Supplies through Ukraine stopped on Jan. 1 after a transit agreement between Ukraine and Russia expired, but Fico had been keen to continue receiving Russian gas through that route and threatened to retaliate against Ukraine for what he said were large economic losses for Slovakia.

    (Reporting by Jan Lopatka in Prague)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Slovak PM Fico to discuss gas transit with EU Commission.
    • •Russian gas transit through Ukraine ended on Jan 1.
    • •Fico seeks to continue receiving Russian gas via Ukraine.
    • •Slovakia faces economic losses due to transit halt.
    • •Fico threatens retaliation against Ukraine.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Slovak PM Fico to discuss gas transit with Commission on Jan 9

    1What is the main topic?

    The main topic is Slovak PM Robert Fico's discussions with the European Commission about the halted Russian gas transit through Ukraine.

    2Why did the gas transit stop?

    The gas transit stopped because the transit agreement between Ukraine and Russia expired on Jan 1.

    3What is Slovakia's response to the transit halt?

    Slovakia, led by PM Fico, is keen to continue receiving Russian gas and has threatened retaliation against Ukraine for economic losses.

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