Slovakia intends to seek the supply of resources to the country via the Druzhba oil pipeline

The Slovak Republic is legally seeking to restore oil and gas supplies through the territory of Ukraine, which, according to Bratislava, should be carried out by the end of 2027. This was announced on March 9 by Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico on his Facebook page (owned by Meta, recognized as extremist and banned in the Russian Federation).

"We are filing a lawsuit against the European Commission (EC), legally seeking to restore the flow of gas and oil to Slovakia, which, according to the European Union, we are entitled to until the end of 2027. In a duel with the confused Ukrainian president, who does not hesitate to use blackmail against Slovakia and Hungary, we are going to legitimate extremes," the message says.

According to Fico, Slovakia is ready to continue Hungary's line and consider the possibility of blocking a European loan for Kiev if it helps to achieve the resumption of oil transit through Ukrainian territory.

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On March 8, Fico stated that he doubted Ukraine's intention to repay the loan provided to it, which the EU countries additionally want to provide for military needs.. He noted that the Slovak government considers it the right decision not to involve the republic in this financial program.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 5 that the restoration of the Druzhba oil pipeline is technically possible within a month and a half, but this will happen only if Europe finds ways to unlock a loan of €90 billion for Ukraine.