Since the end of January, oil has not flowed into Slovakia or Hungary due to a Russian drone attack. Despite the damages being caused by Russian weapons, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó are blaming the Kyiv government for the disruption in operations. In a retaliatory move, both countries have halted diesel exports to Ukraine, highlighting the increasing tensions in the region regarding energy supplies.

The Druzhba pipeline, which runs from Russia through Ukraine, has historically been a lifeline for both Slovakia and Hungary since the 1960s. However, it has been shut down since January 27. Ukraine maintains that the pipeline is non-operational due to ongoing Russian attacks, while Hungary and Slovakia accuse Kyiv of deliberately withholding supply. This growing rift accentuates the strain in relations among these countries amidst the ongoing conflict, as they seek to secure their energy needs.

At a press conference, Robert Fico criticized Ukraine for lacking transparency and not providing sufficient information regarding the attack's implications on oil deliveries, particularly regarding supplies intended for the Slovnaft company. Fico has expressed concern that Slovakia's support for Ukraine could be at risk if these issues are not addressed, further complicating the geopolitical landscape of Eastern Europe during this energy crisis.