Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced on Saturday that he would ask Slovak companies to stop supplying emergency electricity to Ukraine if oil deliveries do not resume by Monday. This ultimatum comes amidst Slovakia's own state of emergency declared due to a shortage of oil, indicating the precarious situation both nations are facing regarding energy supplies. Fico emphasized the need for Ukraine to reopen the oil pipeline, which is crucial for both Slovakia and Ukraine.

On Wednesday, Fico declared a state of emergency in Slovakia following an oil supply shortage. He threatened Ukraine with counter-measures if the oil pipeline was not reopened. Ukrainian officials explained that the Druzhba oil pipeline was shut down following damage from a Russian strike earlier in January, which severely impacted the oil flow from Russia through Ukraine and Slovakia. This situation has put immense pressure on Slovakia, leading to Fico's dramatic warnings against Ukraine.

The Slovak Economy Minister stated that Ukraine has postponed the resumption of oil deliveries until February 24, exacerbating tensions between the two countries. The potential cessation of emergency electricity supply from Slovakia to Ukraine could have serious implications not only for Ukraine's energy situation but also for Slovakia's role in the regional energy supply chain as it navigates its own crisis.