By Yuliia Dysa (Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday blasted Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico over his reluctance to end his country's dependency on Russian gas, calling it a "big security issue" for Europe and saying Fico declined compensation.

The weakness, dependence, and short-sightedness of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's energy policy pose threats to the whole of Europe,” said Ukraine's foreign ministry.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy criticized Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico for maintaining Slovakia's dependency on Russian natural resources. Zelenskiy sees this as a significant security threat to Europe.