"We would very much like all members of the EU to adhere to the norms and regulations that currently exist," noted Galushchenko.
According to him, a decision of this kind, as Fico states, will be "absolutely impossible" to reach unanimously.
"If there are attempts to justify such a decision […], it will still be a violation of the relevant European regulations," Galushchenko pointed out. "Today, I sent a letter to the EU Energy Commissioner, to ENTSO-E, to the Energy Community, asking that these issues be addressed appropriately in terms of compliance with legislative norms."
The minister added that Ukraine has mechanisms to replace electricity imports from Slovakia with supplies from other neighboring countries that are ready to increase their capacities, and "relevant discussions have already taken place."
At the same time, the minister expressed hope that the Slovak authorities would not take this step.
In a published video address on December 27, Fico threatened to halt electricity supplies to Ukraine during a deficit in its energy system following Russian airstrikes if Kyiv stops the transit of Russian gas to Central Europe (Slovakia is one of the largest remaining buyers of Russian gas in the EU).
According to Fico, as a result of halting supplies, the European Union would face additional costs for energy resources, and Slovakia would experience rising gas prices.
"Who cares about some Slovakia, right, Mr. [Ukrainian President Volodymyr] Zelensky? But when you need something to avoid freezing in winter, you scream," said the Slovak Prime Minister.