Fico Slams Brussels Over Ukraine Oil Disruption Javier Villamor April 8, 2026 Brussels insists it can only mediate, but affected member states say that response is no longer sufficient.
Slovakia Threatens To Block EU Sanctions Unless Oil Transit Is Restored TEC News March 29, 2026 PM Robert Fico accused Kyiv of failing to allow the pipeline to resume operations despite assurances that repairs were possible.
EU Offers To Fund Druzhba Pipeline ‘Repairs’ After Fico Push Michael Curzon March 11, 2026 The Slovak PM says the repairs may never be needed, accusing Ukraine of halting oil transit for political reasons.
Hungarian Delegation Travels to Kyiv to Inspect Druzhba Oil Pipeline TEC News March 11, 2026 Budapest sends a fact-finding team to help resolve an energy supply dispute with the Ukrainian government.
Slovakia Ready To “Take Over Baton” from Hungary of Blocking €90 Billion Loan to Ukraine TEC News March 8, 2026 Robert Fico said on Sunday he is prepared to block the European Union’s loan package to Ukraine should Budapest’s position shift after the elections.
Slovak PM: ‘Satellite Images Show Druzhba Pipeline Fully Operational’ TEC News March 5, 2026 Fico suggested forming an EU-led inspection team to assess the pipeline on-site, with the European Commission supporting the initiative.
Fico Warns He’ll Cut off Power to Ukraine TEC News February 22, 2026 Slovakia has threatened Ukraine with disconnecting the country’s emergency electricity supply if Russian oil deliveries to Slovakia are not restored.
Hungary Cuts Diesel Exports to Ukraine After Kyiv Blocks Russian Oil Transit Eszter Balogi February 18, 2026 The Hungarian PM said Ukraine stopping the flow of oil through the Druzhba pipeline is a “calculated act of coercion.”
Rubio Visits Trump Allies in Slovakia and Hungary TEC News / AFP February 15, 2026 The U.S. Secretary of State is holding talks with Washington’s allies during his Central European tour, with a particular focus on energy and geopolitical cooperation.
Fico Rebukes Netherlands for Sending EU Down the “Road to Hell” Michael Curzon February 13, 2026 The Slovak PM has urged new Dutch officials to stick to their own business, like smoking marijuana.
