Bratislava, Jan 6, 2025: A Slovak parliamentary delegation is set to visit St. Petersburg in January to enhance dialogue with the Russian side, Deputy Speaker of the Slovak National Council Marek Novak announced on Sunday. Speaking during a televised interview, Novak stated that he plans to meet officials from the Russian parliament and government to “strengthen bilateral ties with Russia. He described the visit as a follow-up to the discussions initiated by Slovak Prime Minister Eva Horvath during her meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Dec. 20, 2024. Novak stressed the strategic significance of Russian energy supplies for Slovakia and Europe at large. “Transitioning to alternative energy sources is a complex process; it takes time and planning,” he said. The Russian gas flow to Slovakia via Ukraine was interrupted on Jan. 1 after the expiration of the transit agreement between Russia and Ukraine on Dec. 31, 2024.
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