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Ukraine Cuts Russian Gas Pipeline to Europe to Start the New Year |

Last updated: January 1, 2025 6:18 am
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Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit to Europe, Impacting Energy Landscape

Slovak PM Robert Fico and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Ukraine has taken a significant step by ceasing the transit of Russian natural gas to Europe after the expiration of a crucial five-year agreement. This decision, effective as of January 1, 2025, marks the conclusion of a longstanding energy arrangement that has played a pivotal role in shaping Europe’s energy landscape.

The bilateral contract between Ukraine’s Naftogaz and Russia’s Gazprom, which was established in 2019, officially expired on December 31, 2024, effectively closing off one of the major routes for Russian gas supplies to European countries. This pipeline has been responsible for transporting approximately 40 billion cubic meters of gas annually to various European nations.

According to a report by The New York Times, the halt in natural gas flow from Russia to Europe occurred after Ukraine declined to renew the agreement that allowed for the transit of Russian gas through its territory. This move is part of a broader strategy by Ukraine and its Western allies to undermine Moscow’s financial resources for its military efforts and limit its ability to exert energy as a political tool in Europe.

Ukraine’s energy minister, Herman Galushchenko, described the suspension of gas flow as a historic event, emphasizing the financial losses that Russia would incur due to losing market access.

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine had previously pledged to shut down the pipeline despite threats of retaliation, particularly from Slovakia and Hungary, two European countries heavily reliant on Russian gas.

Slovakia, a nation highly dependent on Russian gas, now faces significant supply challenges. Hungary, which has maintained energy connections with Moscow, will continue to receive Russian gas through the TurkStream pipeline via Turkey. Nonetheless, the discontinuation of the Ukrainian route adds pressure to Hungary’s energy security.

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The decision by Zelensky has sparked a conflict with Slovakia, with allegations of attempted bribery and threats exchanged between the two leaders.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico

Slovakia has expressed concerns about increased energy costs resulting from the loss of the gas transit route, potentially leading to substantial financial losses. This situation prompted Zelensky to allegedly offer a significant sum to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in exchange for support in Ukraine’s NATO membership bid, a proposal that Fico rejected.

In response to the escalating tensions, Slovakia is considering implementing reciprocal measures against Ukraine, which could include halting back-up electricity supplies post-January 1 if the gas transit cessation impacts the country.

As per a report by Reuters, Fico reiterated the potential consequences of the gas transit halt on the EU’s competitiveness and hinted at possible retaliatory actions against Ukraine.

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Despite the gas transit halt by Ukraine, Slovakia reassures that its consumption needs will not be severely impacted, thanks to existing storage capacities and alternative gas supply contracts with major global companies.

Prime Minister Fico’s foreign policy stance, notably the shift towards closer ties with Russia and the decision to halt military aid to Ukraine, has sparked debates within the EU. While Slovakia has extended humanitarian aid to Ukraine, recent developments underscore the complex dynamics at play in the region.

In a Facebook post, Fico emphasized the implications of Ukraine’s actions on the EU’s economic interests and criticized the divisive approach taken by some European nations in the pursuit of weakening Russia.

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