Slovakia’s leader rejects an EU plan to halt Russian natural gas imports by the end of 2027

The Brief – Grabbing the Gazprom jugular

Slovakia and Hungary can kick up a fuss but it won't be enough to hold up the divorce from Russian energy.

Slovakia Slams EU Plan to End All Russian Energy Imports by 2027

Slovakia has criticized the European Commission's roadmap to phase out Russian energy imports by 2027, calling it "economic suicide" that would hurt the EU more than Russia.

Slovak Prime Minister Fico has opposed the EU Commission's plans to end the import of Russian gas.

The European Commission would completely stop imports of Russian gas into the EU by the end of 2027, according to the Slovak Prime Minister, this would be "economic suicide".

Slovakia's PM slams EU over plan to end Russian gas imports by 2027

Robert Fico is not alone in voicing his discontent. Hungary, the other member state with close ties to Moscow, also hit out at the plan.

Slovakia's leader rejects an EU plan to halt Russian natural gas imports by the end of 2027

Slovakia’s populist leader has rejected a European Union plan to halt imports of Russian natural gas by the end of 2027 to deprive President Vladimir Putin of revenue that helps fuel the war in Ukraine.