Slovakia

The EU plans to restrict oil imports via the “Druzhba” pipeline, affecting Hungary and Slovakia and potentially stopping Russian oil deliveries entirely.

Slovakia supports the EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia after receiving written gas guarantees from Ursula von der Leyen.

Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár says the war in Ukraine should be resolved through diplomacy and proposes renewing dialogue and possible forgiveness toward Russia.

Hungary and Slovakia blocked the EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia until the leaders’ summit on June 26, where the issue will be discussed at the top level.

The European Commission is ready to negotiate with Slovakia over its concerns regarding the new sanctions against Russia and the halt of energy imports.

Hungary and Slovakia continue to depend on Russian energy despite alternatives, contradicting EU energy security policies and undermining efforts to reduce reliance on Russia.

Hungary and Slovakia are blocking military aid to Ukraine and its EU accession, citing energy interests and domestic political factors.