Croatia ready to secure oil supplies to Hungary, Slovakia, PM says - Reuters
Croatia ready to secure oil supplies to Hungary, Slovakia, PM says Reuters
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"It can ensure absolutely all the oil required for the energy security of both Hungary and Slovakia."
— Andrej Plenković , Politician
"We will consistently implement our partnership policies and will not agree to any blackmail or pressure from anyone."
— Ante Šušnjar , Politician
"We do not want to pay more for energy."
— Viktor Orbán , Politician
"We expect the President of Ukraine to fulfil his obligations towards the European Union and its member states and to restart the Friendship oil pipeline."
— Viktor Orbán , Politician
"I think Western Europeans are starting to sober up, and more people are realizing that the Ukrainians are lying. President Zelenskyy is lying; he is not telling the truth."
— Viktor Orbán , Politician
"This is not an opportunity for Croatia, but an obligation, and they cannot afford not to deliver this oil to Hungary."
— Viktor Orbán , Politician
Key People
Andrej Plenković is the Prime Minister of Croatia.
Croatian Economy Minister who commented on the country's position regarding oil deliveries.
Péter Magyar is the newly elected prime minister of Hungary.
Prime Minister of Slovakia.
Viktor Orbán is the Prime Minister of Hungary, noted for his controversial political policies and influence in Central Europe.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine, known for his efforts to secure international support amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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The European Commission confirmed that Croatia is transporting non-Russian crude oil to Hungary and Slovakia via the Adria pipeline, ensuring the security of supply for both countries.
Hungary's MOL Group warned of potential legal action against Croatia's Janaf if it does not allow access for unsanctioned Russian oil shipments through the Adria pipeline, amid tensions over energy supply routes.
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced plans to consult with Slovak counterpart Robert Fico on a joint response to Ukraine over the Druzhba oil pipeline dispute, accusing Ukraine of lying about the pipeline's damage.
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković stated that Croatia can ensure crude oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia, which have not received Russian oil for a month due to damage to the Druzhba oil pipeline.
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković confirmed Croatia's readiness to ensure oil supply to Hungary and Slovakia via the Adriatic Oil Pipeline, emphasizing its capacity to meet both countries' energy needs.
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