Slovakia urges Ukraine not to strike Druzhba pipeline

 Slovak Foreign and European Affairs Minister Juraj Blanar has urged Ukraine not to target the Druzhba oil pipeline, which supplies Slovakia with crude, state news agency TASS reported.

Blanar said such attacks harm not only Slovakia but also Ukraine. He said he recently discussed the issue by phone with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha and Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka. According to him, Kyiv expressed interest in a constructive approach, and preparations are under way for a third joint meeting of the two governments.