politics
March 17, 2026
Slovak PM doubts that Zelensky will ever resume oil supplies via Druzhba pipeline
Zelensky is not interested in oil reaching Slovakia and Hungary, Robert Fico says
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- Slovak PM Robert Fico accuses Ukrainian President Zelensky of blocking oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline to Slovakia and Hungary.
- Fico believes Zelensky is punishing Slovakia for its peaceful stance on the Ukrainian settlement.
- Slovakia plans to seek an EU sanctions exemption to continue receiving Russian energy until 2027.
- The Slovak government declared a crisis over oil shortages and stopped electricity and diesel fuel supplies to Ukraine.
- Bratislava warns of further restrictions against Ukraine if its approach to the Druzhba pipeline issue does not change.
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