Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico escalated threats against Ukraine on Jan. 9, warning of severe consequences in response to Kyiv’s suspension of Russian gas transit, Slovak media outlet Teraz.sk reported.

Slovakia is considering retaliatory measures against Ukraine, including withholding aid, unless a resolution is reached regarding Kyiv's decision

Ukraine’s decision to end the gas transit deal with Russian energy giant Gazprom has been hailed by President Volodymyr Zelensky as one of Moscow’s biggest defeats. Today, the transit of Russian gas is zero.

EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico met today, January 9, in Brussels to discuss the situation that has developed after the contract for the transit of Russian gas through the territory of Ukraine expired.

Ukrainian transit gas deal to Europe ended on Jan. 1. For now, the most acute effects are being felt in a region called Transnistria, on the eastern edge of Moldova.

Ukraine's move will deprive Russia of about $6.5 billion in annual revenue from gas sales to Europe, according to U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby.

This will clearly deprive Russia of about $6.5 billion in annual revenue from gas sales to Europe. It’s one of the biggest and most expensive losses for Moscow. Of course, we welcome Ukraine’s decision and its determination,

The ongoing conflict has highlighted the importance of diversifying gas supplies to build resilience against geopolitical risks.