The expert explained why Fico's statement will not affect the energy system of Ukraine
We will be able to compensate for the necessary volumes through another connection.
Threats of the Slovak Prime Minister Roberta Fitzo will not be reflected in the operation of the energy system of Ukraine.
This was stated by Oleksandr Kharchenko, director of the Energy Research Center, whose words were quoted by “RBK-Ukraine”.
According to him, Fico's promise “really does not carry” any serious threats to the interruption of electricity supply to Ukraine.
“We will easily be able to compensate for the volumes that Ukraine chooses from the European Union today through another connection. The maximum that can happen is that Slovakia will lose money in addition to what it will definitely lose from the termination of gas transit,” said the expert.
“Currently, Ukraine can receive up to 2.1 GW of electricity from the EU through four countries: Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and Romania. If one of these countries refuses supplies, then necessary…
