The article, written by a former Minister of Economy and member of the Democratic party's leadership, discusses the failure of energy policies in Slovakia and Hungary under leaders Robert Fico and Viktor Orbán. It points to the recent emergency regime declared in the oil product market in both countries as a direct consequence of Russian bombardments on Ukraine's oil infrastructure, particularly the Brody oil hub, which has led to damage of the Druzhba pipeline. This situation underscores the pitfalls of their sustained reliance on Russian crude oil and the strategic shortcomings of their foreign and energy policies.

The article criticizes not only the political decisions made by Fico and Orbán but also the strategy of MOL, the company owning refineries in Hungary and Slovakia, which has heavily relied on Russian oil supplies. It contrasts their approach with that of other refineries in the region and the EU, which have diversified their supply sources. The author emphasizes that such dependence on Russian energy resources has placed both countries in a precarious position, particularly in light of ongoing military aggression by Russia against Ukraine and the vulnerabilities associated with transit routes through Ukrainian territory.

Conclusively, the piece reflects on the broader implications of these energy policies, suggesting that ignoring the risks associated with reliance on Russian energy not only jeopardizes security and stability in Slovakia and Hungary but also demonstrates a significant miscalculation in their economic strategies. The author argues for a reevaluation of energy policy in both nations to address these vulnerabilities and prevent future crises.