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Zelensky Slams Putin's Energy Blockade Amid Slovak Denial

9/6/2025

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President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Vladimir Putin for instigating an energy blockade against Ukraine's neighbors, especially Slovakia.
He argued that genuine peace efforts should not involve such tactics and criticized Russia's strategy to hinder Ukraine's energy exports.
Zelensky thanked European nations, including Slovakia, for their energy assistance during shortages.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico denied any discussions of an energy blockade with Putin, focusing instead on World War II commemorations.
Fico labeled the blockade claims as false and reaffirmed Slovakia's commitment to cooperation with Russia.

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President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Vladimir Putin for instigating an energy blockade against Ukraine's neighbors, especially Slovakia.
He argued that genuine peace efforts should not involve such tactics and criticized Russia's strategy to hinder Ukraine's energy exports.
Zelensky thanked European nations, including Slovakia, for their energy assistance during shortages.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico denied any discussions of an energy blockade with Putin, focusing instead on World War II commemorations.
Fico labeled the blockade claims as false and reaffirmed Slovakia's commitment to cooperation with Russia.