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Ukraine's power company says end to Slovak electricity supplies to have no effect on system

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Posted on February 23, 2026

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Last updated: February 23, 2026

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Quick Summary

Ukrenergo says a halt in Slovak emergency electricity will not affect Ukraine's power system. PM Robert Fico tied the pause to Druzhba oil transit after a Jan 27 strike.

Ukrenergo Says Slovakia's Power Halt Won't Disrupt Ukraine's Grid

Slovakia’s Emergency Power Halt and Ukraine’s Response

Feb 23 (Reuters) - Ukraine's national power company said on Monday that any refusal by Slovakia to extend emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine on demand would have no effect on the country's power system.

"The likely halt to emergency electricity supply from Slovakia will in no way affect the situation in Ukraine's unified power system," Ukrenergo said in a statement.

Fico Ties Electricity Aid to Druzhba Oil Transit

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Monday his country's power grid operator would refuse any Ukrainian requests for emergency supplies until oil flows resume via the Druzhba pipeline, which runs from Russia through Ukraine to Central Europe.

Ukrenergo: Requests Were Rare and Small

Ukrenergo said Ukraine had last sought emergency supplies from Slovakia more than a month ago and in small volumes.

"In general, emergency assistance from Slovakia has been a rare occurrence. At issue are short-term supplies," it said.

Oil Shipments Cut After Jan. 27 Drone Strike

Shipments of Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia via the Druzhba have been cut off since January 27, when Kyiv said a Russian drone strike hit pipeline equipment in Western Ukraine.

EU Mediation and Regional Tensions

Fico made his announcement as European ministers were unable to persuade Slovakia and its neighbour Hungary to drop threats of retaliatory action against Ukraine for delays in resuming flows.

Reporting by Ron Popeski

(Reporting by Ron Popeski)

Key Takeaways

•Ukrenergo says stopping Slovak emergency electricity will not impact Ukraine’s unified power system.
•Slovak PM Robert Fico tied the pause to resuming Druzhba oil transit via Ukraine.
•Ukraine last requested Slovak emergency power over a month ago and in small volumes.
•Russian strikes on Jan 27 damaged pipeline equipment, disrupting oil flows to Slovakia and Hungary.
•EU efforts failed to sway Slovakia and Hungary from considering retaliatory steps over delayed oil flows.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ukraine's power company says end to Slovak electricity supplies to have no effect on system

1What is the main topic?

Slovakia is pausing emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine, but Ukrenergo says this will not affect the stability of Ukraine’s power system.

2Why did Slovakia halt emergency electricity?

Prime Minister Robert Fico linked the pause to the stoppage of Russian oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline and said supplies would resume when flows restart.

3Will Ukraine’s grid be affected?

According to Ukrenergo, no. Requests from Slovakia were rare and small, and alternative partners can provide short‑term support if needed.

Slovakia’s Emergency Power Halt and Ukraine’s Response

"The likely halt to emergency electricity supply from Slovakia will in no way affect the situation in Ukraine's unified power system," Ukrenergo said in a statement.

Fico Ties Electricity Aid to Druzhba Oil Transit

Ukrenergo: Requests Were Rare and Small

Ukrenergo said Ukraine had last sought emergency supplies from Slovakia more than a month ago and in small volumes.

"In general, emergency assistance from Slovakia has been a rare occurrence. At issue are short-term supplies," it said.

Oil Shipments Cut After Jan. 27 Drone Strike

Shipments of Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia via the Druzhba have been cut off since January 27, when Kyiv said a Russian drone strike hit pipeline equipment in Western Ukraine.

EU Mediation and Regional Tensions

Fico made his announcement as European ministers were unable to persuade Slovakia and its neighbour Hungary to drop threats of retaliatory action against Ukraine for delays in resuming flows.

Reporting by Ron Popeski

(Reporting by Ron Popeski)

Key Takeaways

•Ukrenergo says stopping Slovak emergency electricity will not impact Ukraine’s unified power system.

•Slovak PM Robert Fico tied the pause to resuming Druzhba oil transit via Ukraine.

•Ukraine last requested Slovak emergency power over a month ago and in small volumes.

•Russian strikes on Jan 27 damaged pipeline equipment, disrupting oil flows to Slovakia and Hungary.

•EU efforts failed to sway Slovakia and Hungary from considering retaliatory steps over delayed oil flows.

Frequently Asked Questions

1What is the main topic?

Slovakia is pausing emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine, but Ukrenergo says this will not affect the stability of Ukraine’s power system.

2Why did Slovakia halt emergency electricity?

Prime Minister Robert Fico linked the pause to the stoppage of Russian oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline and said supplies would resume when flows restart.

3Will Ukraine’s grid be affected?

According to Ukrenergo, no. Requests from Slovakia were rare and small, and alternative partners can provide short‑term support if needed.