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Slovakia aims for agreement by Tuesday on end of Russian gas supplies, sanctions

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Posted on July 12, 2025

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PRAGUE (Reuters) -Slovakia aims to reach an agreement with the European Commission and EU partners by Tuesday on guarantees it will not suffer from the end of Russian gas supplies and on a new

Slovakia Seeks EU Agreement on Ending Russian Gas Supplies by Tuesday

PRAGUE (Reuters) -Slovakia aims to reach an agreement with the European Commission and EU partners by Tuesday on guarantees it will not suffer from the end of Russian gas supplies and on a new sanctions package against Russia, Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Saturday.

Slovakia has been blocking the 18th sanctions package over its disagreement with a separate Commission proposal to end all imports of Russian gas from 2028, which Slovakia argues could cause shortages, a rise in prices and transit fees, and damage claims from Russian supplier Gazprom.

(Reporting by Jan Lopatka in Prague; Editing by Sharon Singleton)

Key Takeaways

  • Slovakia aims for EU agreement on Russian gas by Tuesday.
  • Concerns over shortages and price hikes due to gas end.
  • Slovakia blocks 18th EU sanctions package over gas issues.
  • Disagreement with EU's 2028 Russian gas import end proposal.
  • Potential damage claims from Gazprom highlighted.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Slovakia aiming to achieve by Tuesday?
Slovakia aims to reach an agreement with the European Commission and EU partners on guarantees regarding the end of Russian gas supplies.
Why is Slovakia blocking the 18th sanctions package?
Slovakia is blocking the sanctions package due to its disagreement with a proposal to end all imports of Russian gas by 2028, fearing it could lead to shortages.
Who reported on Slovakia's negotiations?
The article was reported by Jan Lopatka in Prague and edited by Sharon Singleton.

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