Slovakia threatens to cut electricity to Ukraine over Russian oil dispute

Slovakia and Hungary are pressuring Ukraine to resume the flow of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline, which was halted after a supposed Russian drone strike. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has threatened to cut off electricity to Ukraine if the oil flow is not restored by Monday. In response, Ukraine has accused Slovakia and Hungary of playing into Russia’s hands and is working on repairing the pipeline damage.

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