Robert Fico, the Slovak Prime Minister, announced that Slovakia will block a €90 billion EU military loan to Ukraine if it does not restart the Friendship oil pipeline. This move aligns Slovakia with Hungary in prioritizing energy security. Fico emphasized that energy security cannot be a political bargaining chip, linking it directly to EU financing for Ukraine. The Friendship pipeline is crucial for Slovakia's oil supply, and its prolonged shutdown poses both supply and price risks. Fico's message highlights the political implications of energy dependence and the potential for internal EU tensions over Ukraine's financing amidst ongoing war. Teljes cikk (Világgazdaság)