TL;DR – Tension in Europe over Ukraine
– The European Commission convened an emergency Oil Coordination Group meeting on 21 September 2023.
– Hungary and Slovakia halted diesel supplies to Ukraine due to a dispute over the Russian Druzhba pipeline.
– The meeting was called to address the escalation of tensions regarding oil supply in the region.
– Stakeholders are seeking solutions to mitigate the impact on Ukraine’s diesel supply.
Slovakia and Hungary halt diesel supplies to Ukriane
The European Commission called the emergency Oil Coordination Group meeting on 21 September 2023.
Hungary and Slovakia suspended diesel supplies to Ukraine amid a dispute over the Russian Druzhba pipeline. A contention point between the EU and Ukraine and Russia, the US and Pro trump states in the EU.
Stakeholders aim to find solutions to the escalating oil supply tensions affecting Ukraine. Coincidently, the main oppositions to Ukraine are all Pro-Trump states within the EU.
European Commission Addresses Diesel Supply Issues
The European Commission organised an emergency Oil Coordination Group meeting to tackle the recent diesel supply disruptions affecting Ukraine. The meeting was convened on 21 September 2023 in response to Hungary and Slovakia’s actions regarding the Russian Druzhba pipeline.
Hungary and Slovakia Halt Diesel Exports
Hungary and Slovakia have halted diesel supplies to Ukraine, citing a dispute connected to the Russian Druzhba pipeline. This decision has raised concerns about the stability of fuel supplies to Ukraine amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Impact of Supply Disruptions on Ukraine
The suspension of diesel supplies by Hungary and Slovakia poses significant challenges for Ukraine, particularly in terms of fuel availability. Stakeholders are actively seeking solutions to address the emerging crisis and ensure stabilisation of supply routes.


