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April 25, 2026

Slovak PM sees resumption of Druzhba oil supplies as more important than Kiev funding

Robert Fico said the Slovak government did not approve the loan and is not taking part in it

Slovak PM sees resumption of Druzhba oil supplies as more important than Kiev funding

TL;DR

  • Slovak PM Robert Fico considers the reopening of the Druzhba oil pipeline a more significant achievement for the EU than a €90 billion loan for Ukraine.
  • The Slovak government did not approve the €90 billion loan for Ukraine and is not participating in it.
  • Oil supplies to Slovakia through the Druzhba pipeline via Ukraine resumed on April 23.
  • Slovak authorities consider Russian energy imports vital for energy security in Slovakia and the central European region.

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