Ukraine says Druzhba pipeline running Russian oil to Europe can resume work
Summary
Ukraine announced that repairs on the Druzhba oil pipeline, which carries Russian oil to Europe, are complete and the pipeline can start working again. This development may lead to Hungary allowing the release of a blocked European Union loan to Ukraine.Key Facts
- The Druzhba pipeline, built during the Soviet era, was damaged in January due to Russian attacks.
- Hungary and Slovakia, which depend on Russian oil, had accused Ukraine of delaying repairs.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said the pipeline can now resume operations.
- Hungary had blocked a 90-million-euro EU loan to Ukraine, partly because of the pipeline issue.
- Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who supports Russia, lost recent elections, raising hopes the loan will be approved.
- EU officials expect a positive decision on the loan soon, with a final vote planned.
- Russia says it is ready to send oil through the pipeline once Ukraine allows it.
- Ukrainian drones targeted an oil facility connected to the pipeline inside Russia’s Samara region.
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