Slovakia's Oil Resumption: A Pipeline to Economic Stability Amid Energy Strife
Russian oil shipments to Slovakia, disrupted after Ukraine's strike on Russian infrastructure, may soon resume, says Slovak Economy Minister Denisa Sakova. Despite heightened attacks by Russia and Ukraine, Slovakia's supplies remain secure due to substantial reserves. EU aims to phase out Russian energy by 2027.
After a recent Ukrainian attack disrupted the Druzhba pipeline, Slovakia may see its Russian oil supplies resume by Monday, according to Economy Minister Denisa Sakova. The assault, part of ongoing Russo-Ukrainian strikes targeting energy infrastructures, left Slovakia and Hungary facing a potential five-day suspension of oil supplies.
Despite increased hostilities affecting domestic heating and the Druzhba pipeline, Sakova assures that Slovakian consumers are unaffected due to the nation's 90-day oil reserves. The European Union, which has curtailed Russian energy imports following the 2022 Ukraine invasion, aims to completely phase out Russian oil and gas by 2027.
However, Slovakia and Hungary have resisted moves against Russian energy, citing reliance on the Druzhba pipeline. They have urged the European Commission to ensure supply security, while the Commission assesses the ongoing situation, emphasizing the prioritization of stable energy provisions.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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