economy
February 16, 2026
Hungarians and Slovaks Ask Croats for Russian Oil
However, he stated that Janaf's capacities are sufficient and there are no technical excuses for importing Russian oil.
TL;DR
- Croatia is ready to help Hungary and Slovakia with oil supplies after the Druzhba pipeline interruption.
- Croatian Minister Ante Šušnjar stated that Janaf's capacities are sufficient and there are no technical excuses for importing Russian oil.
- Hungary and Slovakia requested Croatia to allow Russian oil transport through the Janaf pipeline.
- Šušnjar affirmed Croatia's responsible and transparent approach to regional energy security.
- He refuted claims of insufficient Janaf capacity and high transit fees, stating tariffs are transparent and market-based.
- Croatia will not allow fuel supply in Central Europe to be jeopardized and is ready to help resolve the disruption in accordance with EU and OFAC regulations.
- Šušnjar suggested that there are no longer technical excuses for any EU country to continue importing Russian crude oil.
- He criticized the purchase of Russian oil as financing a war and urged an end to "war profiteering."
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