Slovakia paid for Russian gas in euros. Gas taps remain open

The May invoice is due on May 20.

Slovakia's next Russian gas payment to Gazprom is due on May 20.Slovakia's next Russian gas payment to Gazprom is due on May 20. (Source: TASR/AP)

Slovakia has already paid the invoice for Russian gas, which is due on May 20.

“Yes, I can confirm that we paid for gas in euros on May 18,” said Karol Galek, a state secretary at the Economy Ministry.

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