Slovak opposition threatens legal action over halted electricity supplies to Ukraine

The Slovak opposition party SaS has announced plans to take legal action against Prime Minister Robert Fico over his decision to suspend emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine.

According to Dennik N, SaS MP Karol Galek accused the prime minister of acting in the interests of Russian authorities, claiming that the move risks escalating tensions with Ukraine.

Branislav Gröhling, leader of SaS, said that the criminal complaint will include allegations of abuse of power, treason, mistreatment of people, terrorism, and negligence in managing others’ property.

SaS held a press conference outside the General Prosecutor’s Office to outline their concerns. Galek warned that suspending electricity supplies could leave Ukrainian hospitals without power during operations for patients injured in attacks, potentially endangering lives.

Earlier, Fico announced the immediate suspension of emergency electricity assistance to Ukraine, citing a dispute over oil supplies.

In a video posted on Facebook, Fico said that from now on, “if the Ukrainian side approaches Slovakia for help in stabilising its energy network, such assistance will not be provided.” The move is presented as a reciprocal measure, following Kyiv’s refusal, according to Fico, to deliver oil to Slovakia.

Ukraine has maintained that the Druzhba oil pipeline was damaged in a Russian attack, but Slovak and Hungarian authorities insist it has since been repaired. Fico warned that the suspension of aid would remain in place until oil transit resumes, and indicated further reciprocal measures could follow.

Experts say the Slovak decision does not affect all electricity exports to Ukraine but specifically targets emergency support designed to stabilise the grid during outages and prevent blackouts. Poland and Romania have pledged to step in if needed, potentially mitigating the impact on Ukraine.

The timing of Slovakia’s move is politically sensitive. Ukraine is facing heightened energy needs this winter as Russian strikes intensify against its energy infrastructure. Millions of civilians are struggling with heating shortages and intermittent electricity supplies.

By Aghakazim Guliyev