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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday (September 5) that Kyiv would continue targeting Russian energy infrastructure in response to repeated strikes on Ukraine’s own facilities, despite complaints from Slovakia and Hungary over disruptions to their oil supplies.
His remarks followed his first high-level meeting with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Uzhhorod, near the Slovak border. The two leaders have previously clashed over energy issues, with Slovakia and Hungary maintaining purchases of Russian oil and gas even as most EU states have reduced dependence since Russia’s 2022 invasion.
Recent Ukrainian strikes on the Druzhba pipeline, which carries Russian oil through Ukraine to Slovakia, have caused interruptions in supply to both Slovakia and Hungary. “Ukraine responds to Russia’s attacks on our energy facilities, and will keep doing so,” Zelenskyy told reporters, adding: “We want this war to end. But no one is going to sit in the dark and accept it.”
Fico argued the attacks were harming Slovakia, even if aimed at what Ukraine sees as “legitimate” targets. He stressed that the interests of other countries connected to the international energy network should also be considered.
Zelenskyy said Kyiv was open to supplying Slovakia with oil and gas—provided it was not of Russian origin. Fico, however, has criticised Ukraine’s decision not to renew its gas transit contract with Russia at the end of 2024, after which Gazprom rerouted supplies under a separate long-term deal with Slovakia.
The Slovak leader has also resisted EU proposals to phase out Russian energy imports, briefly blocking the bloc’s latest sanctions package while seeking safeguards against potential economic fallout for his country.
Despite their disagreements, Fico said there was room for cooperation, particularly in energy, and expressed hope that Ukraine would secure security guarantees. He also offered Slovakia’s experience to support Kyiv in its EU accession talks.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump told European leaders on Thursday that Europe must halt purchases of Russian oil, which he said continued to finance Moscow’s war.
AnewZ has learned that India has once again blocked Azerbaijan’s application for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, while Pakistan’s recent decision to consider diplomatic relations with Armenia has been coordinated with Baku as part of Azerbaijan’s peace agenda.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
A day of mourning has been declared in Portugal to pay respect to victims who lost their lives in the Lisbon Funicular crash which happened on Wednesday evening.
The UK is gearing up for Exercise Pegasus 2025, its largest pandemic readiness test since COVID-19. Running from September to November, this full-scale simulation will challenge the country's response to a fast-moving respiratory outbreak.
A Polish Air Force pilot was killed on Thursday when an F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight ahead of the 2025 Radom International Air Show.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday called for a wide-ranging re-examination of the Federal Reserve’s role and authority, including its control over interest rate policy, as the Trump administration steps up its campaign to assert greater oversight over the central bank.
The Trump administration is preparing to introduce new rules that would restrict or potentially block imports of Chinese-made drones and medium to heavy-duty vehicles, citing national security concerns.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer carried out a major cabinet reshuffle on Friday (September 5), appointing new deputies as well as foreign and interior ministers in a bid to reassert control following the resignation of his deputy, Angela Rayner.
Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo confirmed on Friday (September 5) that his racing career has come to an end, announcing he will take on a new role as a global motorsports ambassador for Ford.
Lebanon’s cabinet on Friday (September 5) endorsed an army proposal to disarm Hezbollah, saying the military would begin implementing it, though without a set timeline and while noting the army’s limited resources.
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