Hungary, Slovakia Await Russian Oil Resumption After Ukraine Pipeline Attacks

Oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia via the Druzhba pipeline, disrupted by Ukrainian missile and drone attacks on Russian territory, are expected to resume soon in test mode with limited volumes. Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced that after extensive repair work and a technological solution, oil deliveries to Hungary will restart on August 28, while Slovakia may see a resumption as early as today. Szijjártó condemned the attacks as threats to energy security and called on Ukraine to cease such actions, also criticizing domestic and European Commission responses. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha urged Hungary to diversify its energy sources and reduce dependence on Russia. Both Hungary and Slovakia have sufficient commercial oil reserves, avoiding the need to use strategic reserves during the disruption. The situation highlights ongoing tensions over energy security in the region amid the conflict.