Druzhba pipeline

Ukraine is targeting the Druzhba pipeline to disrupt Russian oil supplies to the EU, aiming to stop Hungary and Slovakia from continuing purchases. The move exploits perceived weaknesses in EU unity under Brussels.

Russian oil deliveries to Slovakia through the Druzhba pipeline, which crosses Ukraine, have resumed after a three-month halt. The resumption follows a dispute between Hungary, Slovakia, and Ukraine over a damaged pipeline, with Hungary blocking an EU loan to Ukraine and Slovakia withholding sanctions against Russia until supplies resumed.

Russian oil shipments to Slovakia have resumed via the Druzhba pipeline, which transits through Ukraine. Slovak Economy Minister Denisa Saková confirmed the resumption of the oil flow.

The EU approved a €90bn loan for Ukraine, and Ukraine reopened the Druzhba pipeline to Hungary after months of stalled oil supply disputes, resolving a deadlock.

Russia will suspend shipments of Kazakh oil to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline starting May 1. The decision was confirmed by Moscow, impacting energy supply routes between the countries.

The EU is nearing approval of a €90bn loan for Ukraine after months of Hungarian opposition led by outgoing PM Viktor Orbán. Slovakia's economy minister confirmed oil pumping through the Druzhba pipeline has resumed, with deliveries expected to restart soon.

Ukraine is preparing to resume oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline, according to Mol, with oil storage facilities near Nelahozeves, Czech Republic.

Ukraine has announced that the Druzhba pipeline, which transports Russian oil to Europe, can resume operations. The country hopes this restoration will unblock an EU loan, with the European Union's foreign policy chief anticipating a 'positive decision'.