Slovakia
The MOL Group confirmed the receipt of raw materials at the Fényeslitke and Budkovce stations. Oil transit through the pipeline resumed after an almost three-month break.
Oil transit to the EU has resumed as planned. The crude oil is already heading to MOL's refineries in Hungary and Slovakia via the Ukrainian section of the pipeline.
The expert explained Budapest's and Bratislava's dependence on cheap raw materials from Russia. Refusing supplies requires expensive modernization of factories and time.
The European Commission has approved projects to finance energy, infrastructure, and entrepreneurship. Five EU countries will invest in dual-use technologies.
The newly elected Hungarian Prime Minister will strengthen cooperation with Austria and the Visegrad Group. Magyar aims to unblock 18 billion euros from the EU and study Donald Tusk's experience.
EU ambassadors have provisionally agreed on a loan to Ukraine and the 20th package of sanctions against Russia. Final approval is expected on Thursday after the procedures are completed.
Ukrtransnafta resumed pumping oil through the Druzhba pipeline after a break. Deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia are expected no later than tomorrow.
EU ambassadors expect approval of a €90 billion loan after oil supplies resume. Two-thirds of the funds will go to defense and financial assistance to Kyiv.
Repair of the oil pipeline after the Russian attack has been completed. Supplies of Russian crude will begin within hours on Wednesday or Thursday.
Ukrtransnafta has started filling the pipeline after the completion of repairs. The transit of Russian oil to Slovakia will resume on Thursday morning.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine met with the ARES expert council to discuss the situation at the front. The Defense Forces are systematically thwarting the enemy's plans to seize the country.
Repair work on the Ukrainian section of the oil pipeline was completed on April 21. The company canceled force majeure and is resuming supplies to Hungary and Slovakia.
Oil transportation will begin on the afternoon of April 22 after repairs are completed. MOL has submitted applications for supplies to Hungary and Slovakia.
Resumption of oil supplies will allow Hungary to lift its veto on a critical loan. Technical tests of the pipeline are scheduled for Tuesday.
Poison was found in a jar of HiPP puree in Austria after a customer complaint. Similar cases have been recorded in supermarkets in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
A toxic substance was found in HiPP jars with carrots and potatoes. The SPAR chain has recalled the products from 1,500 stores due to a threat to infant lives.
Slovakia will challenge energy sanctions against Russia in court due to a violation of the principle of unanimous voting. Bratislava demands the cancellation of gas limits.
Juraj Blanár announced his readiness to veto the 20th EU sanctions package for the sake of the oil pipeline's operation. At the same time, the country will support a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine.
Orbán's defeat in the elections offers hope for unblocking the EU loan, but bureaucracy will delay payments. Slovakia may also "intercept the veto" over the Druzhba oil pipeline.
Parliamentary elections in Hungary recorded a turnout of 16. 89% in the first hours of voting. Viktor Orbán and Péter Magyar have already visited polling stations.
The Prime Minister of Slovakia and the President of Serbia expressed their support for Viktor Orbán during the vote. The politicians noted his contribution to the protection of sovereignty.
Ukraine plans to complete the restoration of the damaged oil pipeline by the end of spring. Hungary is blocking an EU loan to Kyiv due to delays in oil supplies.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Germany, Slovakia, Hungary, and the USA are hindering Ukraine's membership. At the same time, the issue of accession will not be resolved in the near future.
Last year, Ukrainians founded 2,206 companies in the Czech Republic, accounting for 7% of all new firms. The share of businesses with Russian owners has fallen by 45% since 2018.
The Slovak Prime Minister demands the lifting of restrictions on the import of Russian resources and the resumption of operations of the Druzhba oil pipeline. He called the European Commission's policy disastrous.
The Alliance has come a long way from 12 founders to eastward expansion and Finland's accession. Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, NATO is returning to deterring Russia.
Special services detained two Poles for aiding in the arson of an LPP Holding workshop. The crime is of a terrorist nature and is related to drone production.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has created an online platform for systematically clarifying its position. The radio will operate 24/7.
The President of Slovakia initiated constitutional changes to expand the army's powers in peacetime. The reason was an incident involving a UAV crash near the border.
Participants of the Olympic Dreams project won gold in Riga and secured podium finishes at the European Cups. The Ukrainian national team took second place in the overall standings.