Slovakia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it views Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s reaction to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s threats as "exaggerated." Read also: Slovak Defense Minister suggests Ukraine cede territory for peace The Ministry firmly rejected what it called "unfounded statements" about opening a “second energy

Zelensky said this was "the only possible meaning" of Fico's threats to cut off Ukraine's emergency power supply in the winter, given Russian attacks on power plants and the distribution network.

Slovakia has rejected Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's accusation that Prime Minister Robert Fico had opened a "second energy front" against Kyiv on the orders of Russia as a gas transit dispute deepened between the countries.