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Slovakia wants out of EU ban on Russian oil
By EUobserver
Slovakia's economy ministry has told Reuters it will seek a derogation from a potential EU ban on oil purchases from Russia. "If it comes to an approved embargo of Russian oil as part of a further package of sanctions against Russia, then Slovakia will request an exemption," it said Tuesday. Slovakia and Hungary are heavily reliant on Russian crude oil. EU foreign ministers are to adopt Russia sanctions next week.