Slovakia Threatens Ukraine with Electricity Cut over Oil Dispute

Slovakia and Hungary are pressuring Ukraine to resume the flow of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline, which was halted after a drone strike. Slovak Prime Minister Fico set a deadline of two days for Ukraine to comply, threatening to cut electricity exports essential to Ukraine’s war-damaged grid. Both Slovakia and Hungary criticize Ukraine's halt in oil supplies and oppose an EU loan package planned to support Ukraine. The tension arises amid ongoing repairs on the pipeline and Ukraine offering alternative oil supply routes. The Ukrainian government accuses Slovakia and Hungary of assisting Russia through their energy ultimatums.