Yesterday, the Czech Republic declared an extension of temporary border controls with Slovakia until February 2nd, aiming to combat irregular migration and smuggling. Interior Minister Vit Rakusan affirmed this decision following a government meeting in Prague. Despite both nations being part of the...

According to Transneft President Nikolay Tokarev, the Czech Republic and Slovakia have appealed to Brussels to keep the inventories of Russian oil since they are unable to operate without it. He added that although the Czech Republic may be able to obtain small amounts of oil from Europe via an oil pipeline,...