Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico urged the European Union to lift sanctions on Russian oil and gas imports, arguing that such a decision is necessary to address the current energy crisis.
In a context of sharp price increases linked to the war in the Middle East, Robert Fico also called for the restoration of oil flows via the Druzhba pipeline and for a resumption of dialogue with Russia in order to secure energy supplies.
These statements follow an exchange with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who holds a similar position. Slovakia and Hungary now appear as exceptions within the European Union, maintaining open relations with Moscow.
The surge in energy prices intensified following US and Israeli strikes against Iran, disrupting global oil flows, particularly in the Gulf. The International Energy Agency even described it as one of the most severe supply disruptions ever recorded.
Faced with this situation, several Central European countries have already taken measures to limit the impact on households and businesses, notably by trying to contain fuel prices.
Robert Fico's position, however, risks reigniting divisions within the European Union, where the majority of member states support sanctions against Russia in response to the war in Ukraine.
This debate highlights the European dilemma between political solidarity and energy imperatives, in an international context marked by increasing instability.
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