The country is 100% dependent on Russian exports.
Slovakia is not ready to completely abandon the purchase of Russian oil now. The government will insist that the European Union release it from the embargo on energy, which may be adopted in the near future. This was stated by the Minister of Economy of Slovakia Richard Sulik at a meeting with EU counterparts in Brussels.
According to Aktuality, Sulik stressed that Slovakia is 100% dependent on Russian exports, so it cannot support other partners who are ready to give up oil and gas from Russia right now.
“It's a very important moment for us. We cannot adapt so quickly to the refining of lighter oil. Heavy Russian oil is processed at Slovnaft. Preparations for the replacement will take several years, so I will definitely insist on exclusion for our country, “Sulik said.
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