Slovakia Suspends Emergency Power Supplies to Ukraine

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced Monday that Slovakia is suspending emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine following disruptions in Russian oil deliveries through the Druzhba pipeline.

In a video statement posted on Facebook and shared with local media, Fico said the decision comes amid what he described as a serious situation and a declared oil emergency in Slovakia. The suspension, he explained, is a direct response to the halt of Russian crude oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline, which runs through Ukrainian territory.

Fico stated that Slovakia will lift the suspension once oil transit to the country resumes. However, he warned that if the flow of oil is not restored, Bratislava could take additional reciprocal measures.

The Druzhba pipeline, one of the largest oil pipeline networks in the world, remains a critical route for Russian crude supplies to several Central and Eastern European countries. Any disruption to its operations can significantly affect regional energy security.

Slovakia’s move underscores rising tensions linked to energy transit and supply routes amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. The decision could add further strain to relations between Kyiv and some of its European neighbors, particularly as energy infrastructure remains a key strategic factor in the conflict.

Officials have not yet indicated how long the suspension of emergency power exports will remain in effect, pending developments regarding oil transit through the pipeline.