Ukraine Restores Druzhba Pipeline Amidst Tensions
Ukraine has completed repairs on the Druzhba oil pipeline damaged by Russian strikes. The pipeline's repair was crucial for unblocking EU financial support, despite ongoing threats from Russia. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warns that Russia may target the infrastructure again, posing risks to technicians.
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Ukraine has successfully finished repairing the damaged Druzhba oil pipeline, as announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday. This development is critical, allowing for the resumption of oil flows despite the looming threat of further Russian strikes on infrastructure.
The delay in repairing the pipeline had significant diplomatic implications, stalling a major EU loan of 90 billion euros intended to aid Ukraine's military and economy over the next two years. Hungary and Slovakia had previously blocked this funding, linking it to pipeline repairs.
Zelenskyy expressed concerns about future threats from Russia but emphasized Ukraine's commitment to restoring the pipeline's operations. This move also aims at resuming halted Russian oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia, vital for regional energy stability.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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