European Commission, Slovakia and Russian gas

Slovakia's Fico to discuss gas transit with European Commission on Thursday
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, who has sought the resumption of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, will discuss the issue with European Commission officials on Thursday, his office said on Tuesday.
EU to mediate gas talks between Ukraine, Hungary, and Slovakia
The statement was read to EU ambassadors on Monday morning, ahead of a meeting of foreign ministers to discuss extending sanctions against Russia, which are renewed every six months. "Hungary is delaying the extension of the bloc’s sanctions against Russia,
Bratislava optimistic as EU renews talks on Ukrainian gas transit
Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar said on Monday that Bratislava is pleased with the European Commission's announcement regarding talks with Kyiv about gas transfer and hopes for the resumption of discussions about the transport of Azerbaijani resources through Ukraine.
EU Commission says it will continue gas supply talks with Ukraine
The European Commission will continue talks with Ukraine on natural gas supplies to Europe and will include Hungary and Slovakia in these talks, according to a statement shared by an EU diplomat and seen by Reuters on Monday.
European Commission to engage Ukraine on non-Russian gas transit
Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar stated on Monday that Bratislava is pleased with the European Commission's announcement regarding talks with Kyiv about gas transfer. He expressed hope for the resumption of discussions about transporting Azerbaijani resources through Ukraine.
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