Andrej Žiarovský / Dispute over Druzhba? Our Energy Workers Did Their Homework, the Slovak Governments Did Not
A discussion on the geopolitical tensions involving the US, Slovakia, and Ukraine, particularly related to energy supply and military cooperation.
Andrej Žiarovský and editor Lukáš Krivošík from Postoj engage in a discussion about current global geopolitical hotspots, particularly focusing on the implications of the U.S. military presence in the Gulf region with an emphasis on the U.S. fleet headed toward Iran. The conversation raises questions about U.S. intentions in relation to other conflicts, specifically whether President Donald Trump will take similar action there as he did in Venezuela. They further analyze the implications of U.S. Secretary of State's visit to Europe, including a significant speech by Marco Rubio at a security conference in Munich, which was followed by his visit to Bratislava and Budapest, highlighting the strategic discussions around nuclear cooperation with Hungary and Slovakia's potential need for additional fighter jets.
The dialogue also touches on Slovakia’s serious dispute with Ukraine over the Druzhba oil pipeline, likely linked to ongoing military activities in the Russia-Ukraine war. The authors consider the ramifications for Slovakia and Hungary regarding energy supplies and whether Slovakia will have enough oil to meet its needs amidst these rising tensions. Additionally, they reflect on the candid critique of President Volodymyr Zelensky by Valeriy Zaluzhny, the Ukrainian ambassador to the UK, raising questions about domestic politics in Ukraine in light of external pressures.
Lastly, the conversation briefly addresses rising tensions in Sino-Japanese relations, suggesting a broader scope of international dynamics that affect regional security and alliances, underscoring the intricacies of current global geopolitical shifts that impact small countries like Slovakia.