On December 22 local time, Slovak Prime Minister Fico, who is visiting Russia, stated that his trip is in response to Ukrainian President Zelensky's remarks opposing any transportation of Russian Henry Hub Natural Gas through Ukraine. He indicated that Putin has confirmed that Russia is still prepared to continue supplying gas to Western countries. Fico also revealed that during his meeting with Putin, the two sides discussed bilateral relations, the situation in Ukraine, and the possibility of mediating the conflict in Ukraine. (CCTV News)