The Slovak political party Hlas, part of the ruling coalition, has sharply criticized Ukraine's decision to halt the transit of Russian gas through its territory. The party described this move as a "breach of trust" and called for the issue to be discussed at the upcoming coalition council.
In a statement, Hlas, founded by the current President of Slovakia, Peter Pellegrini, included a threat to reconsider its stance on Ukraine's European integration.
Economic losses for Slovakia:
Political outrage:
Threat to Ukraine's European integration:
Hlas emphasizes the necessity of resolving the conflict through negotiations involving Ukraine, Slovakia, and the European Commission. The party calls for avoiding unilateral actions that could undermine trust between the countries.
Hlas declared that Slovakia's further support for Ukraine depends on Kyiv's willingness to demonstrate respect and behave as a reliable partner.