Ukraine accuses Hungary, Slovakia of 'blackmail' over threats to cut electricity

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry criticized Hungary and Slovakia for issuing "ultimatums and blackmail" over energy supplies. The two countries threatened to halt electricity to Ukraine unless it restarts Russian oil transit, which has been disrupted since a Russian drone strike on January 27.

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico warned he would cut off emergency electricity within two days if oil shipments were not resumed. Hungary's Viktor Orban made similar threats. Ukraine condemned these actions as "provocative" and emphasized that ultimatums "should be sent to the Kremlin."

Both Slovakia and Hungary are critical for Ukraine's electricity imports as the war damages its energy grid. Ukraine has proposed alternative routes for oil transport while facing ongoing Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure.