Slovakia demands Druzhba opening for EU sanctions

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has declared his government will block any new European Union sanctions packages unless there is a 'real opening' of the Druzhba oil pipeline. The pipeline is a critical energy artery for Central Europe, and its flows from Russia have been disrupted. Fico's statement signals a potential new hurdle for EU unity on sanctions policy, linking energy security directly to foreign policy decisions. This demand comes amid ongoing EU efforts to finalize and implement sanctions against Russia.