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The row is fast becoming something of a New Year's tradition (Photo: Notat)

EU on alert over Russian oil supplies

A fresh row between Russia and Ukraine over energy shipment fees - fast becoming something of a New Year's tradition - has caused alarm in the European Union, as Moscow warned of possible oil supply cuts to central Europe. \n \nOn Monday (28 December), Slovakia - 97 percent dependent on Russian oil - held an emergency meeting of its security council, with Prime Minister Robert Fico saying the EU is at risk of disruptions in oil deliveries via the Druzhba oil pipeline from 1 January 2010.

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The row is fast becoming something of a New Year's tradition (Photo: Notat)

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