The disruption in oil supplies from Russia to Slovakia and Hungary has been confirmed after a Russian attack disabled a section of the Druzhba pipeline. The Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha initially reported that the Russian assault targeted the pipeline that transports oil to the European Union. The Slovak Ministry of Economy later confirmed the interruption, but did not discuss the reasons behind it, leading to speculation and concern over the nation's energy security.

Former Economy Minister Karel Hirman has accused the government of Robert Fico of intentionally failing to inform the public about the interruption over the past two weeks. His comments suggest a politically motivated choice to downplay the situation, linking the government's silence to a reluctance to criticize Russia's actions. In Slovak political discourse, the perception that Russian oil is irreplaceable adds another layer of complexity to the issue, impacting both economic and diplomatic relations.

Furthermore, opposition politician Karol Galek from the SaS party voiced frustration that citizens had to learn about such critical issues from foreign news sources instead of their own government. This transparency issue raises significant concerns about government communication and accountability, especially regarding matters that directly affect national energy supplies and public welfare.