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CommoditiesMedium•13 February 2026•

1 min read

Russian Oil Flow to Slovakia Halted via Druzhba Amid Accusations

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Russian oil supplies to Slovakia via the vital Druzhba pipeline have been halted since January 27 due to reported damage. This disruption has sparked conflicting accusations regarding its cause. Ukrainian officials and Naftogaz allege Russia attacked its own facilities in eastern Ukraine, thereby stopping oil transit. Conversely, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto suggested that Kyiv was responsible for blocking electricity supplies crucial for the pipeline's operation. This ongoing halt significantly impacts Hungary, which remains heavily reliant on Russian oil delivered primarily through Druzhba. The geopolitical dispute underscores heightened energy supply uncertainties in the region, potentially influencing crude oil market dynamics.