Amid an ongoing war with Russia, Ukraine faces a new challenge as Slovak PM Robert Fico warns of a ‘serious conflict’ over Kyiv’s refusal to extend the Russian gas transit deal. Fico accuses Zelensky of unfair relations and vows retaliation if gas flow isn’t resumed. As EU nations scramble to secure energy, Slovakia joins Austria, Hungary, and Italy in supporting Russian gas transit. What’s next in this escalating gas row?