Slovakia Terminates Emergency Electricity Supply Agreement with Ukraine

The Slovak government has approved the termination of its agreement with Ukraine for emergency electricity supplies, effective immediately. The decision was made following a request from Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, and will be implemented by the state-owned electricity transmission system operator, SEPS.

Background and Justification

SEPS director Martin Magát stated that Ukraine last received emergency electricity supplies from Slovakia in January. According to Magát, Kyiv requested emergency deliveries after Slovakia had already banned them, but no supplies were ultimately provided.

Prime Minister Fico announced the intention to terminate the agreement on February 23, linking the decision to the suspension of Russian oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline. He indicated that electricity exports would cease until Ukraine restores the operation of the Druzhba pipeline.

Ukrenergo’s Response

Ukrenergo, Ukraine’s power grid operator, has stated that the termination of emergency electricity supplies from Slovakia will not affect the operation of Ukraine’s unified energy system.

Regional Implications

This move follows similar actions by Hungary, with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán also threatening to halt electricity supplies to Ukraine. Both Budapest and Bratislava have already ceased diesel fuel exports to the country.

About SEPS

Slovenská elektrizačná prenosová sústava, a. S. (SEPS) is the operator of the electricity transmission system in Slovakia, responsible for the reliable transport of electricity through high-voltage power lines. As of February 26, 2026, SEPS stated it continues to fulfill all its legal duties to ensure the safe and stable operation of the Slovak transmission system.

As of March 4, 2026, the Slovak Finance Minister has been instructed to take steps to immediately terminate the agreement between SEPS and Ukrenergo.