Slovnaft rafinery in Bratisalva (source: Courtesy of Slovnaft)
The Russian oil company Lukoil halted deliveries of crude oil to Slovakia and Hungary in mid-July. Prime Minister Robert Fico responded with a sharp criticism. Foreign Affairs Minister Juraj Blanár shared his stance and with his Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó turned to the European Commission (EC) on this matter.
The Economy Ministry has assured that Slovakia’s energy security is not at risk for the time being.
“However, if this problem is not actively addressed, it could lead to restrictions on the commercial supplies of petroleum products not only in Slovakia, but in countries where petroleum products from this oil are exported, such as the Czech Republic and Ukraine,” the Economy Ministry said on July 24, as cited by the SITA newswire.
The Slovak Spectator has summed up the most important facts and reactions of politicians and experts.
1 Part of Russian oil deliveries to Slovakia halted
2 Fico talks with his Ukrainian counterpart
3 Slovakia and Hungary have turned to the European Commission
4 Brussels has turned its back
5 President Peter Pellegrini mentions retaliatory measures
