Hungary and Slovakia have suspended diesel exports to Ukraine amid an escalating energy dispute linked to disrupted Russian oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline.
Oil transfers to both EU states halted on 27 January 2026 after reported damage to the pipeline inside Ukraine.
“Diesel fuel deliveries to Ukraine have been halted. And diesel fuel deliveries to Ukraine will not resume until the Ukrainians resume crude oil deliveries via the Druzshba pipeline to Hungary,” said Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó.
“The fact that Ukraine will not restart oil transport towards Hungary is a political decision, a political decision made by the Ukrainian president himself,” he added.
In Slovakia, Prime Minister Robert Fico confirmed that state-controlled refinery Slovnaft would prioritise domestic supply and halt diesel exports.
Both countries have urged the European Commission to facilitate Russian crude deliveries via Croatian ports. Croatia earlier rejected this request, saying the transfer of Russian oil might violate American sanctions.
The Commission said on Tuesday (17 February) that Hungary’s and Slovakia’s energy security was not at risk, citing sufficient reserves in both countries.
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