Slovakia Warns of New Retaliatory Steps Against Ukraine Over Druzhba Oil Supply Halt.

Slovakia Escalates Pressure on Ukraine

According to TSN.ua: Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has signaled that his government may introduce fresh measures targeting Ukraine following the suspension of Russian oil deliveries via the Druzhba pipeline. This announcement comes after Slovakia declared a state of emergency over oil supplies, with Fico stressing that the disruption is inflicting serious damage on the national economy.

Both Slovakia and Hungary hold legal entitlements to receive Russian crude oil through 2027, but recent developments are forcing a reassessment.

“Bratislava is paying the price for this situation,”

“If the Ukrainian leadership continues to deliberately create economic hardships, Slovakia will have no choice but to impose further measures against Kyiv.”

Growing Tensions Between Neighbors

In a related development, European leaders failed to reach consensus on a 90-billion-euro loan package for Ukraine. As a result, only 25 EU member states signed the final document in support of Kyiv. These events underscore the rising friction between Slovakia and Ukraine amid broader economic pressures.

Geopolitical shifts that disrupted oil flows have now triggered a new wave of economic countermeasures from Slovakia, potentially worsening bilateral ties with its eastern neighbor. With EU financial backing already constrained, Ukraine—already grappling with multiple economic challenges—faces an even more precarious situation.