Slovakia to meet with Russia to discuss energy supplies
What happened
Slovakia has voiced dissent regarding the EU's plan to dismantle ties. The Russian-Slovak intergovernmental commission, which had been inactive since November 2021, is scheduled to meet next week in Moscow. The commission will discuss energy cooperation, including oil, gas, and nuclear energy supplies.
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Why it matters
Slovakia continues to purchase Russian oil and gas even as ties between Moscow and the EU have deteriorated. The country plans to phase out Russian energy by late 2027 under the bloc's plan, but the renewed dialogue signals continued interest in securing strategic resources from Russia.
Tensions between Hungary and Slovakia, potentially driven by Robert Fico's nationalism, could complicate future EU decisions.
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Who's involved
- SlovakiaCountry maintaining dialogue with Russia on energy and strategic resources.
- BratislavaCapital city of Slovakia, where government policy is set.
- MoscowLocation of the upcoming intergovernmental commission meeting.
- KremlinInvolved in the high-level economic dialogue with Slovakia.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- SlovakiaSpeculative
Slovakia might maintain lower energy costs for consumers and industry by continuing to source Russian oil and gas.
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The entities involved
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Bratislava
capital city of Slovakia
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