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🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Slovakia’s Fico warns of 'further measures' over Druzhba pipeline dispute with Ukraine

Slovak PM Robert Fico has warned of potential 'further measures' against Ukraine due to a halt in Russian oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline, claiming a state of emergency in Slovakia's oil sector.

Mar 19 • 22:50 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Malabu oil challenges FG’s OPL 245 settlement, threatens lawsuit

Malabu Oil and Gas Limited is contesting the Nigerian government's claim of a resolved OPL 245 dispute, asserting they were not involved in any negotiation efforts.

Mar 19 • 19:29 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Fico and Orbán Fulfilled Their Threats: They Delayed Assistance to Ukraine at the EU Summit Over Russian Oil

Slovakia and Hungary opposed the rest of the EU by refusing to support conclusions from the EU summit regarding assistance to Ukraine, linking it to an oil pipeline dispute.

Mar 19 • 15:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

EU leaders await whether Orbán accepts the Commission's concessions in the oil pipeline dispute

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's decision on accepting EU concessions regarding a loan to Ukraine is uncertain as tensions rise around the oil supply from Russia.

Mar 19 • 05:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Ukraine claims no information about EU Druzhba oil pipeline mission

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry states it has no knowledge of an EU mission to inspect the damaged Druzhba oil pipeline, amid a dispute regarding its operation.

Mar 18 • 15:36 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
World

Orbán to Ukraine: "No oil, no money". The EC offers assistance [CORRESPONDENCE FROM BRUSSELS]

The ongoing dispute between Hungary, Slovakia, and Ukraine over oil supplies via the damaged Druzhba pipeline threatens the European Commission's financial support plans for Ukraine.

Mar 18 • 10:43 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Slovakia Halts Electricity Supply to Ukraine in Dispute Over Renewal of Russian Oil Pipeline 'Druzhba'

Slovakia has suspended its electricity supply agreements with Ukraine amid a dispute regarding the renewal of the Russian oil pipeline 'Druzhba', although Ukraine has alternative sources for electricity.

Mar 17 • 12:10 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Amid Druzhba pipeline dispute, EU says it has no plans to return to Russian oil

The EU, as stated by Commissioner Dan Jørgensen, is committed to phasing out Russian oil imports despite the Druzhba pipeline dispute.

Mar 16 • 18:26 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ondo monarchs seek FG’s intervention in oil-rich Eba Island dispute

Traditional rulers in Ondo State are urging federal government intervention in a territorial dispute over the oil-rich Eba Island with Ogun State.

Mar 12 • 14:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Ukraine rejects a delegation sent by Hungary and the dispute over Russian oil worsens

Ukraine has denied a Hungarian delegation access to inspect the Druzhba oil pipeline amid escalating tensions over energy supply and recent seizures by Hungary.

Mar 11 • 23:33 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Hungarian PM’s office threatens further seizures of Ukrainian cash-in-transit guards over Druzhba pipeline dispute

Hungary's Minister of Construction and Transport has confirmed that seizures of Ukrainian cash transport guards were retaliatory actions regarding the Druzhba oil pipeline dispute.

Mar 10 • 09:41 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Game Behind the Oil Dispute: Why the EU Can't Breathe Easy if Orbán Falls

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is facing a potential election loss, and has recently blocked crucial EU aid to Ukraine over a dispute regarding oil pipeline repairs.

Mar 10 • 07:38 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
World

Oil prices dropped after Trump said the war was coming to an end — Iranians say the decision is not his

Oil prices fell following comments from Donald Trump regarding the conclusion of a conflict, though Iranian officials dispute his influence over the situation.

Mar 10 • 06:15 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Fagbemi - Resolution of 15-Year OPL 245 Dispute Will Reposition Nigeria's Economy

The Attorney General of Nigeria announced that resolving a long-standing legal dispute over oil block OPL 245 will significantly benefit the country's economy.

Mar 9 • 10:05 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: What Resolution of 30-Year OPL 245 Dispute Means for Nigeria - Govt

The Nigerian government claims that resolving the OPL 245 dispute is a major achievement for the economy and could enhance investment opportunities.

Mar 9 • 04:57 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Open clash between Zelensky and Orbán. Between oil and aid '7 Ukrainians hostages'

Ukrainian President Zelensky and Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán are in a heated dispute over Ukraine's EU aid, with tensions escalating due to accusations surrounding energy control.

Mar 7 • 11:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Minister hails resolution of OPL 245 dispute

The Nigerian Minister of State for Petroleum, Heineken Lokpobiri, has praised the resolution of the OPL 245 dispute, seeing it as a boost for investor confidence in the nation's oil sector.

Mar 7 • 00:44 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

A dispute over oil from Russia and a diplomatic deadlock. Tensions rise along the Hungary-Slovakia-Ukraine line

Tensions between Hungary, Slovakia, and Ukraine have increased as Ukraine has not resumed the oil transit from Russia, citing pipeline repairs while Hungary and Slovakia accuse Ukraine of blackmail.

Mar 6 • 15:07 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Toxic conflict between Hungary and Ukraine reaches new heights - threats are flying

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban is furious at Ukraine, blaming it for the halt of Russian oil deliveries through its territory, leading to a deeply escalated dispute between the two countries.

Mar 6 • 13:32 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Adoke Demands Apology From Nigerian Govt Over Persecution in Opl 245 Dispute

Mohammed Adoke requests a formal apology from the Nigerian government for his alleged persecution concerning the OPL 245 oil block deal, following the government's recent decision to implement resolution agreements regarding the dispute.

Mar 6 • 11:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ex-AGF Adoke welcomes OPL 245 settlement, demands apology

Former Nigerian Attorney-General Mohammed Bello Adoke has expressed his support for the government's settlement of a long-standing dispute over Oil Prospecting Licence 245, calling for an apology for past actions.

Mar 6 • 09:19 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Liveblog Ukraine War: Ukraine Accuses Hungary of Hostage Taking

Ukraine has accused Hungary of taking seven Ukrainian citizens hostage over a dispute regarding oil deliveries from Russia.

Mar 6 • 07:24 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: All of Africa Today - March 6, 2026

Nigeria has successfully resolved a 15-year dispute over Oil Prospecting Licence 245, marking a notable achievement for President Bola Tinubu's administration.

Mar 6 • 07:04 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Tinubu Announces 'Historic' Deal to End Decades-Long OPL 245 Controversy

President Bola Tinubu has announced a 'historic' deal to resolve a long-standing dispute over Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245, potentially increasing Nigeria's oil production capacity by 150,000 barrels per day.

Mar 6 • 06:40 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Tinubu Oversees Historic Resolution of 15 Year-Old OPL245 Dispute

President Bola Tinubu announced a resolution to the longstanding dispute over Oil Prospecting Licence 245, concluding a 15-year negotiation involving the Nigerian government and energy companies.

Mar 6 • 05:25 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Dispute over Pipeline: Orbán Seeks Votes with Satellite Images

The ongoing dispute between Hungary and Ukraine regarding the state of the Druzhba pipeline highlights tensions in regional oil transport and political relations.

Mar 5 • 18:36 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tinubu announces resolution of OPL 245 dispute, opens door for investment

President Bola Tinubu has announced the resolution of the OPL 245 dispute, facilitating new investment opportunities in Nigeria's oil sector.

Mar 5 • 18:29 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Orban threatens force over oil dispute; Zelensky says Ukrainian army could 'speak' to one EU funds blocker

Ukrainian President Zelensky warns of consequences if Hungary continues to block EU funds necessary for Ukraine's defense amidst escalating tensions with Prime Minister Orban.

Mar 5 • 16:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Oil dispute: Slovakia stops emergency power supply to Ukraine

The Slovak grid operator Seps has ceased its emergency power supply to Ukraine following a directive from the Slovak government.

Mar 4 • 14:43 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

The Dispute over the Druzhba Oil Pipeline / Our Fight for Energy from the East is of Great Importance for the Whole of the EU, Fico Declares

Robert Fico emphasized the significance of the Druzhba oil pipeline as a crucial opportunity for supplying Europe with oil amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Mar 4 • 13:39 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

Putin to host Hungary's FM to discuss Budapest-Kyiv rift over Druzhba pipeline

Russian President Putin plans to meet with Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjarto to address the ongoing dispute between Hungary and Ukraine over the Druzhba pipeline oil supplies.

Mar 4 • 10:49 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

Von der Leyen discusses the dispute over the Hungarian pipeline with Zelensky

Ursula von der Leyen and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky are set to discuss energy security amid Hungary's blockade of an oil pipeline from Ukraine.

Mar 3 • 16:18 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

EU chief to discuss Kyiv's dispute with Hungary over oil pipeline with Volodymyr Zelensky

The EU's Paula Pinho will address energy security and the dispute over the Druzhba oil pipeline with Ukraine's President Zelensky amid tensions with Hungary and Slovakia.

Mar 3 • 12:59 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Eno Meets Tinubu Over Oil Wells Dispute With Cross River

Governor Eno of Akwa Ibom State met with President Tinubu to discuss the ongoing dispute over oil wells with Cross River State.

Mar 2 • 10:41 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Family Ties, Fortune Divides - Court Hands Indimi Daughters $43.51m in Oriental Energy Row

A Federal High Court in Nigeria has ordered Oriental Energy Resources to pay $43.51 million to Ameena and Zara Indimi due to a dispute over their ownership stakes in the company.

Mar 2 • 05:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

The Dispute Between JANAF and MOL: Plenković Claims That Neither Hungary nor Slovakia Needs Russian Oil

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković asserts that discussions are ongoing regarding the potential transport of Russian oil by MOL through Croatia, amid varying sanctions regimes from the EU and the US.

Feb 28 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Meeting of the Leaders of Ukraine and Slovakia Regarding the Oil Pipeline Dispute

The leaders of Ukraine and Slovakia agreed to hold a private meeting amid an ongoing dispute about a pipeline transporting Russian oil to Slovakia and Hungary.

Feb 27 • 20:18 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Dispute over the Druzhba Pipeline / Fico and Orbán want an investigation group, Zelensky invited the Slovak Prime Minister to Ukraine

Slovakia and Hungary are proposing the establishment of an inspection group to investigate damage to the Druzhba oil pipeline in Ukraine, following discussions between Prime Minister Robert Fico and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

Feb 27 • 13:04 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Ukraine proposes 'doable solutions' in Druzhba oil dispute as tensions with Hungary escalate

Ukraine is proposing practical solutions to address an oil transit dispute with Hungary, with tensions rising between the involved countries.

Feb 24 • 09:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Hungary will block new EU sanctions against Russia due to the dispute over the pipeline in Ukraine

Hungary has announced it will block new EU sanctions against Russia in response to halted oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline linked to Ukraine's refusal to resume transit for Hungary and Slovakia.

Feb 22 • 14:19 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Druzhba Pipeline Sparks Dispute: Hungary and Slovakia Threaten to Cut Electricity to Ukraine

Hungary and Slovakia have threatened to cut electricity supplies to Ukraine due to tensions arising from the Druzhba oil pipeline disruption.

Feb 22 • 08:25 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

War in Ukraine: Oil Dispute: Ukraine Accuses Hungary and Slovakia of Extortion

Ukraine accuses Hungary and Slovakia of extortion amid escalating tensions over energy supplies following Russian attacks on its infrastructure.

Feb 22 • 00:45 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Hungary threatens to block support for Ukraine due to pipeline dispute

Hungary has threatened to block €90 billion in war loans to Ukraine in response to the closure of the Druzhba oil pipeline following damage from a Russian attack.

Feb 21 • 15:48 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Slovakia's Fico threatens to halt electricity supplies to Ukraine as Russian oil dispute escalates

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico threatens to cut electricity supplies to Ukraine over a dispute regarding Russian oil transport via the Druzhba pipeline.

Feb 21 • 14:06 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

BLOGI ⟩ 1459th day of war in Ukraine: Hungary threatens to block aid to Ukraine over oil dispute

Hungary has threatened to block aid to Ukraine due to a dispute over oil resources amid the ongoing conflict in the region.

Feb 21 • 04:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Hungarian Orbán threatens to block EU loan to Ukraine over oil dispute

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán threatens to veto a €90 billion loan from the EU to Ukraine unless Ukraine resumes Russian oil deliveries through the Druzhba pipeline.

Feb 20 • 21:31 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Hungary threatens Ukraine with electricity cuts amid dispute over Russian oil

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has threatened to cut electricity supplies to Ukraine if Kyiv continues to obstruct the delivery of Russian oil to Hungary.

Feb 20 • 00:28 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Hungary and Slovakia suspend fuel supplies to Ukraine; dispute over the Druzhba oil pipeline intensifies

Hungary and Slovakia are facing fuel shortages after the suspension of oil deliveries from Russia through the Druzhba pipeline, raising tensions with Ukraine over claims of delayed repairs.

Feb 19 • 16:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Three weeks without Russian oil. The dispute between Budapest and Zagreb has moved to social networks

The article discusses the ongoing dispute between Budapest and Zagreb regarding oil imports from Russia, which has recently escalated onto social media platforms.

Feb 18 • 20:22 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Hungary suspends diesel deliveries to Ukraine

Hungary has halted diesel deliveries to Ukraine, escalating tensions amid accusations of political blackmail in the ongoing dispute over Russian oil supplies.

Feb 18 • 16:56 UTC

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