economy
February 15, 2026
Druzhba oil supply subject to Kiev's political blackmail
The Druzhba oil pipeline, which transports Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary and Slovakia, could be repaired after recent damage, but Ukraine could prevent the resumption of supply to pressure Hungary to abandon its opposition to its future EU membership, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated today.
TL;DR
- Slovak PM Robert Fico alleges Ukraine might use Druzhba pipeline repairs as political leverage.
- The alleged goal is to pressure Hungary to change its stance on Ukraine's EU membership.
- The Druzhba pipeline, carrying Russian oil, was recently damaged in eastern Ukraine.
- This damage also halted oil supply to Slovakia.
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