The article discusses the ongoing impact of the damaged Druzhba pipeline on Slovakia's reliance on Russian oil and the political ramifications involving Prime Minister Robert Fico's statements.
The Druzhba pipeline, a critical oil supply route linking Slovakia to Russian oil fields, has been suspended for three weeks, raising significant concerns for Slovakia and Hungary, the only EU countries facing such a dilemma. Despite ongoing efforts by the EU to reduce dependency on Russian energy sources over the past four years, the situation has left Slovak authorities, particularly Prime Minister Robert Fico, in a precarious position.
