racts and regulations , said Minister Peter Žiga. We cannot allow unilateral actions to jeopardize the stability of our national grid. The announcement has drawn immediate concern from Kyiv, which relies on Slovak electricity to stabilize northern regions during peak winter demand. Ukrainian energy officials described the warning as highly alarming and urged both governments to engage in urgent diplomatic consultations to prevent service disruptions. Energy analysts say the dispute highlights the fragility of Eastern Europe’s energy network which has become increasingly entangled with geopolitical tensions surrounding Russian oil and gas supplies. This is a clear example of how political conflicts can ripple through energy infrastructure , said a Brussels-based energy consultant. Slovakia and Ukraine have a long history of energy cooperation, particularly in electricity transit and grid stabilization. Disruptions could affect not only industrial sectors but also millions of households in northern Ukraine already facing severe winter conditions. The European Union has urged both countries to engage in dialogue and avoid escalation. An EU spokesperson emphasized that maintaining cross-border energy flows is critical for regional stability and economic security . While both sides have expressed willingness to negotiate details of potential resolutions remain unclear. Observers note that any interruption in energy supply could reverberate beyond the immediate region, affecting wider European energy markets already under strain from fluctuating oil and gas supplies. Authorities on both sides are now monitoring the situation closely with contingency plans being drafted in case electricity transfers are halted. The dispute underscores the broader challenges facing Europe’s energy infrastructure amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe. Source : Al Jazeera