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Slovak PM Fico Urges EU to Lift Russian Energy Sanctions

4/5/2026

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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico urged the EU to lift sanctions on Russian oil and gas imports.
He called for renewed dialogue with Russia and restoration of Druzhba pipeline flows, discussed with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Oil prices have surged due to disruptions from U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.
Five EU countries are pushing a windfall tax on energy companies amid rising fuel prices.

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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico urged the EU to lift sanctions on Russian oil and gas imports.
He called for renewed dialogue with Russia and restoration of Druzhba pipeline flows, discussed with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Oil prices have surged due to disruptions from U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.
Five EU countries are pushing a windfall tax on energy companies amid rising fuel prices.