Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico expressed confidence that he will be able to ensure the continuation of Russian gas transit through the territory of Ukraine after the end of 2024. This was reported by Reuters , noting that Slovakia is actively preparing for intensive negotiations on gas supplies.
Fico stressed that Slovakia wants to avoid additional costs for alternative routes and maintain transit through Ukraine. The Slovak Prime Minister also added that the country has sufficient gas reserves and is planning a joint solution with EU partners.
According to the Slovak Prime Minister, his country has a long-term contract with Russia's Gazprom and would like to maintain Russian gas imports via Ukraine. However, transit will cease at the end of 2024, as Ukraine does not plan to extend the transit contract.
Fico noted that he seeks to ensure continued supplies from the east to avoid paying higher transit fees for gas in other directions.
"We see no reason to pay more for gas than is necessary for geopolitical reasons," he said.
