Ukraine reopens damaged Druzhba pipeline to unlock €90 billion EU loan
Summary
Ukraine has repaired the Druzhba oil pipeline, which was damaged by Russian strikes, allowing the resumption of Russian oil supply to Hungary and Slovakia. This repair clears a major obstacle for Ukraine to receive a €90 billion loan from the European Union.Key Facts
- The Druzhba pipeline carries Russian oil to Europe and was damaged by Russian attacks in January 2026.
- Ukraine repaired the pipeline and is ready to restart oil flows once it receives a formal request.
- Hungary and Slovakia still import Russian oil through this pipeline.
- Hungary previously delayed the EU loan to Ukraine, demanding the pipeline be fixed.
- The €90 billion EU loan requires unanimous approval from all 27 EU member countries.
- Ukraine’s President Zelensky supports stricter sanctions on Russia despite reopening the pipeline.
- Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian energy sites to reduce Moscow’s export income.
- The EU and Ukraine hope to finalize the loan agreement soon after the pipeline repair.
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