Kobolyev claims Russian forces are deliberately targeting Ukraine's gas processing infrastructure to force Kyiv into talks that would restore Russian gas transit to the EU via Ukraine.
Experts dismissed PM's warnings of crises, noting Slovakia’s preparation for Russian gas transit’s end and stable reserve levels above seasonal averages.
As Ukraine prepares to cut off Russian gas transit to Europe at year's end, Slovak pro-Russian leader Robert Fico met with Putin to explore both peace negotiations and potential transit alternatives.