Slovakia resumes gas imports via TurkStream  

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**Slovakia Resumes Gas Imports**

gas company SPP has started importing gas from Russia again through the TurkStream pipeline. This happened on February 1st, with plans to double supplies by April.

The company’s chairman, Vojtech Ferencz, said that they still have a contract with . He cited lower transit fees as a reason choosing this supplier over others.

However, SPP will still need more gas from other routes because the current imports are not enough. This is because Slovakia’s gas needs were mainly met using domestic reserves last month.

**No Ukrainian Gas Transit**

Ukraine did not renew its agreement to transit Russian gas through its territory at the start of this year. Instead, it allowed the deal to expire on 1st. Ukraine wanted to stop financing Russia’s efforts.

After this decision, Slovakia’s Fico threatened to cut to and turn off electricity supplies. He was not happy with Ukraine’s decision.

Fico is one of many who have spoken out against stopping Russian gas transit. His Hungarian counterpart, Orban, also opposed the move.

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