Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico Threatens Action Against Ukrainian Refugees Due to Gas Transit Dispute
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has threatened to limit assistance for Ukrainian refugees in response to Ukraine’s cessation of Russian gas transit. Fico claims this decision is costing Slovakia 500 million euros annually in transit fees and demands compensation. He also alluded to possible reductions in electricity supplies to Ukraine and accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of sabotage, suggesting that the U.S. stands to benefit from the situation at Slovakia’s expense.