FP named countries that may stop supporting Kyiv

The Czech Republic and Slovakia may withdraw their support for Ukraine as domestic political turmoil amid rising energy prices overwhelms them, says Foreign Policy columnist Tim Gosling.

The journalist added that the countries of Eastern Europe are more dependent on Russian supplies. In 2021, Russian gas accounted for 55 percent of all supplies to the Czech Republic and 68 percent to Slovakia, Gosling said.

“Czech Republic and Slovakia <...> are at risk of domestic political instability due to rising prices and fears of winter stock shortages. Despite continued resolve, there is a risk that this could weaken their support for Ukraine.”– says the author of the article in the publication.

Gosling suggested that “pro-Russian” parties in these countries may come to power against the backdrop of local residents’ fear of losing the ability to pay for heating their apartments.

Earlier it was reported that European countries in 2023 will lose 1.6 trillion euros from the budget. The funds will be used to mitigate the effects of the energy crisis.

On October 4, the International Energy Agency warned Europe of an unprecedented energy crisis.

Recall that the anti-Russian sanctions imposed by the EU countries turned against the EU members themselves. At the end of August, a thousand cubic meters of gas in Europe went up to $3,200.

Germany is already preparing for regular power outages this coming winter. Thus, German Economy Minister Robert Habek said that the energy crisis and the rapid rise in fuel prices are causing irreparable damage to the country’s economy.