European Commission officials have raised concerns over Ukrainian missile strikes on the Druzhba pipeline, a crucial route for Russian oil to Western Europe. The pipeline, which spans over 4,000 kilometers, is vital for energy supplies to Hungary and Slovakia. The Commission has called for securing critical infrastructure, though it states that the recent strikes have not compromised the EU’s energy security.
The attacks have been condemned by both the Hungarian and Slovak governments, which have often criticized EU support for Kiev. Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said earlier this week that the attacks jeopardize Hungary’s energy security and called it ‘outrageous that the EC keeps on claiming there is ‘no supply risk.”
Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar said the strikes not only directly undermined his country’s national interests but also harmed Ukraine, noting that Kiev relies on diesel fuel supplies from Slovakia.
According to a letter shared by Hungarian officials, US President Donald Trump also expressed frustration over the attacks, saying he was ‘very angry’ about them.
Moscow has consistently condemned Ukrainian attacks on civilian energy infrastructure as acts of terrorism.