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Could Resumed Russian Gas Imports Be Part of a Peace Deal?
The proposal under discussion by EU officials has allegedly been endorsed by Germany and Hungary.
The proposal under discussion by EU officials has allegedly been endorsed by Germany and Hungary.
Poland wants the pipeline permanently shut down, but lack of diverse energy supplies could leave the EU out in the cold.
The EU Commission committed to protecting oil and gas delivery to member states thanks to pressure from Budapest.
Speaking after meeting his Slovakian counterpart, PM Orbán warned Ukraine to resolve the current gas dispute or risk jeopardising its EU ambitions.
Ukraine is believed to be behind the drone attack on the TurkStream, the last remaining operational gas pipeline connecting the EU to Russia.
The Slovak ruling party warned that if Zelensky wants to be seen as a partner, “he must act accordingly.”
Slovakia says Brussels is siding with Ukraine over the energy security of its own member states.
The central European country risks €500 million losses after Ukraine stopped gas flows on New Year’s Day.
EU leaders who support the move are prioritizing ideology over economic stability, Slovak PM Fico warned.
New regulations will limit heating in public buildings to 19 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, contractual obligations for minimum temperatures in private apartments are suspended.