Ukraine's Foreign Ministry issued a sharp statement in response to actions by the governments of Hungary and Slovakia. Kyiv categorically rejects and condemns any ultimatums or blackmail attempts regarding energy supplies voiced by neighboring countries.
As reported by "Hvylya", the official statement from the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry emphasizes that such rhetoric from Budapest and Bratislava is particularly cynical against the backdrop of massive Russian shelling of energy infrastructure and extreme cold weather.
The Ministry stressed that the neighbors' actions are "provocative, irresponsible, and threaten the energy security of the entire region." By taking this stance, these governments are not only playing into the hands of the aggressor but also harming their own companies.
Ukraine maintains constant contact with the European Commission regarding infrastructure damage caused by Russia. Specifically, information about the consequences of attacks on the "Druzhba" oil pipeline has been shared with the Slovak and Hungarian sides. Despite daily threats, repair work continues.
"Ukraine has also proposed alternative solutions for supplying non-Russian oil to these countries," the diplomats noted.
Given the threats issued in recent days, Kyiv is considering activating the "Early Warning Mechanism" provided for under the Association Agreement with the EU.
The statement concludes with a call for a constructive approach and a clear message:
"Ultimatums should be sent to the Kremlin, certainly not to Kyiv."
