Despite EU efforts to reduce dependence on Russian fossil fuels, Slovakia remains reliant on Russian gas under a long-term contract with Russia's state-owned energy giant Gazprom. Switching to alternative supply routes could cost Slovakia an additional €220 million ($229 million) in transit fees.

Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko also says Kyiv can buy electricity from Romania and Poland if it loses supplies from Bratislava.

Poland is prepared to step up electricity exports to Ukraine if Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico follows through on his threat to cut off back-up power supplies to the war-torn country, a senior official said on Sunday.

Poland is prepared to increase electricity exports to Ukraine if Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico follows through on his threat to cut backup power supplies to the war-torn country. Source: Bloomberg,

Bloomberg reported on Sunday, citing a senior Polish official, that Poland is ready to increase its electricity exports to Ukraine if Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico follows through on his threats and cuts off power supplies to the country.

Poland is ready to help Ukraine if Slovakia cuts off electricity due to the gas conflict. The country will compensate for any imbalance, reports Bloomberg. According to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity,