Zelensky accuses EU allies of 'blackmail' in oil pipeline row
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused some EU allies of "blackmail" for pressuring Ukraine to reopen the Druzhba oil pipeline, which transports Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia. Zelensky views restoring the pipeline as equivalent to lifting sanctions on Russia, especially while Russia's war continues. The pipeline was reportedly damaged by Russian airstrikes in January and remains unrepaired. Hungary, heavily reliant on Russian energy, is blocking new EU sanctions on Moscow and a €90 billion loan for Kyiv until the pipeline is reopened. Zelensky stated he opposes allowing Russian oil to transit through Ukraine while the EU sanctions its sale elsewhere. He argues that demanding Ukraine resume oil transit in exchange for vital aid constitutes blackmail.
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