Ukrainian state oil company Naftohaz organized a meeting in Kyiv for ambassadors from 31 countries to present evidence related to the attack on the Druzhba oil pipeline. Despite the participation of a Slovak representative, the Slovak Foreign Ministry stated that it cannot verify the information provided by Ukraine. The meeting highlighted the ongoing concerns over the pipeline's functionality following the Russian attack in January.

At the briefing, Naftohaz detailed the technical damage inflicted by the attack, the impact on the operational capabilities of the pipeline system, and the necessary measures for repairing the damaged infrastructure. The Slovak official, who represented Slovakia at the meeting, did not report back in detail, which has raised questions about the Slovak government's stance on the presented materials. Slovakia's insistence on a site visit indicates a cautious approach to international claims during wartime.

The case underlines the complexities of diplomatic relations in times of conflict, especially when it comes to verifying information that can have significant consequences on international relations and energy security in the region. Slovakia's position reflects broader concerns about energy dependence and the reliability of sources in the context of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.