Even Brussels Has Its Blockers, Pumping Vetoes and Complaining Non-stop
Pumping vetoes and complaining non-stop
TL;DR
- Slovakia is ready to block the EU's 20th sanctions package against Russia.
- The condition for approval is receiving guarantees regarding the Druzhba oil pipeline.
- The pipeline was damaged in January, leading to a halt in operations.
- Slovakia and Hungary have been blocking this package since February.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky promised to repair the pipeline by the end of April.
- The recent change in Hungary's government following elections adds uncertainty to the package's adoption.
- Slovakia has separated itself from Hungary by not blocking a separate EU loan for Ukraine.