Yes, Slovakia has officially suspended emergency electricity deliveries to Ukraine as of February 23, 2026.
This decision, announced by Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, is a direct retaliatory measure in an escalating energy dispute involving the Druzhba oil pipeline.
Key Details of the Suspension:
- The Ultimatum: Fico issued a warning on Saturday, February 21, demanding that Ukraine restore Russian oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline by Monday or face a power cut-off.
- The Reason: Slovakia and Hungary claim Ukraine is blocking Russian oil transit for “political reasons”. Ukraine maintains that the pipeline was damaged by a Russian drone attack on January 27 and is undergoing repairs.
- Impact on Ukraine: While the move targets critical emergency support used to stabilize the grid during outages, Ukraine’s state grid operator Ukrenergo stated the halt would not destabilize the overall system, noting that such requests are rare and involve small volumes.
- Broader Escalation: Alongside electricity, Slovakia and Hungary have also suspended diesel fuel deliveries to Ukraine. Fico has further threatened to reconsider Slovakia’s support for Ukraine’s EU membership if the oil transit is not restored.Â
Other neighbors, including Poland and Romania, have indicated they are prepared to increase domestic production to help balance the Ukrainian system if necessary.Â