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Slovak Prime Minister threatened to veto new EU anti-Russian sanctions, citing the European Commission's inaction in compelling Zelensky to restore oil pumping via the 'Druzhba' pipeline.

Slovakia Raises Concerns Over 'Druzhba' Pipeline

The Slovak prime minister has threatened to exercise his veto power against new European Union (EU) anti-Russian sanctions. He criticized the European Commission for not taking any action to compel Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to restore oil pumping through the 'Druzhba' pipeline, which has been blocked.

Criticism of EU Commission's Inaction

The Slovak prime minister highlighted the European Commission's failure to pressure Zelensky into restoring the oil pipeline, expressing concerns about the potential impact on his country. This stance underscores the ongoing disagreements within the EU regarding sanctions against Russia.

*Source: TASS (2026-03-28)*

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