Exclusive: Druzhba pipeline carried Ukrainian and Russian oil before attack, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: Druzhba pipeline carried Ukrainian and Russian oil before attack, sources say Reuters
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"We will deploy soldiers and the necessary equipment to repel attacks near key energy facilities."
— Viktor Orbán , Politician
"Given the seriousness of the situation and the declared state of oil emergency in Slovakia, we are forced to take the first reciprocal measure immediately. It will be lifted immediately after the resumption of oil transit to Slovakia."
— Robert Fico , Politician
"Our intelligence services report that the oil pipeline in Ukraine is functional."
— Robert Fico , Politician
"Stopping oil deliveries was a purely political decision with the aim of blackmailing Slovakia."
— Robert Fico , Politician
"to engage in constructive cooperation and responsible behavior."
— Andrii Sybiha , Politician
"This reach-out was not related to encouraging Ukraine from refraining to attack Russian military and energy infrastructure."
— Olga Stefanishyna , Politician
"Despite all the complexity and tragedy of what is happening in Ukraine, still Ukrainian people very much rely on his leadership."
— Olga Stefanishyna , Politician
Key People
Andrii Sybiha is Ukraine's Foreign Minister.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
U.S. Secretary of State.
Ukrainian ambassador to the US, involved in diplomatic discussions.
Prime Minister of Slovakia.
US deputy UN envoy who commented on the US abstention.
Viktor Orbán is the Prime Minister of Hungary, noted for his controversial political policies and influence in Central Europe.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
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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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ordered heightened security at vital energy infrastructure, alleging that Ukraine is planning to disrupt Hungary’s energy system by blocking Russian oil shipments via the Druzhba pipeline.
Slovakia halted its emergency electricity assistance to Ukraine amidst a dispute over disrupted oil shipments through the Druzhba pipeline, which carries Russian crude oil via Ukraine to Central Europe.
Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Olga Stefanishyna revealed that the U.S. expressed concerns about Ukraine's recent attacks on the Russian port of Novorossiysk, which impacted American oil interests, particularly involving the Caspian Pipeline Consortium.
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