Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico warned of high prices and EU dependence on abandoning Russian gas
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that the European Union's refusal of Russian gas would lead to high prices and dependence on other countries, with the United States and countries outside the EU becoming the beneficiaries.
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Why It Matters
The EU is discussing restrictions on imports of Russian gas as part of sanctions against Russia, which could affect the energy security of member countries, including Slovakia.
The refusal of gas from Russia will result in high prices and dependence on other countries for the European Union (EU). This statement was made by the Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico, his words are reported by RIA Novosti.
“There will be a huge problem with gas, we already have it in the form of outrageous prices. Hatred of Russia and the new American adventure in Iran are to blame for this,” he said. Fico added that Slovakia will only be able to take gas from the Russian Federation for a year, after which the country will be subject to decisions of European authorities prohibiting the import of Russian fuel to the EU. In his opinion, this will further create pressure on price and dependence on other sources.
In addition, Fico said that in the current situation, the US and non-EU countries will earn the most.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Gas prices in the EU will rise after the cessation of imports of Russian fuel
Likely · Within months
The US will increase exports of liquefied natural gas to Europe
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What measures exactly does the EU plan to introduce against Russian gas?
- How does Slovakia plan to compensate for the loss of Russian gas after a year?
- What alternative gas sources is the EU considering?
