EU inspects Druzhba pipeline in bid to unclog Hungary’s block on Ukraine aid

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by AgenciesMarch 19, 2026 at 11:26 AM

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EU experts are in Ukraine inspecting the Druzhba oil pipeline after its closure in January caused a dispute with Hungary, hindering EU aid to Kyiv. Hungary and Slovakia have been cut off from Russian oil deliveries via Druzhba since late January, after Ukraine reported a Russian strike damaged pipeline equipment in western Ukraine. The EU proposed the inspection mission, and Ukraine accepted the offer of technical support and funding to restore oil flows. Naftogaz CEO Serhiy Koretskyi said the EU's assistance will help restore the pipeline to European standards and prevent future attacks. The inspection aims to resolve the issue and potentially unlock EU loans for Ukraine.

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Brody pumping station 40% Slovakia 50% Kyiv 60% Ukrtransnafta 60% Russia ×270% Serhiy Koretskyi ×275% Hungary ×280% Naftogaz ×385% European Union ×590% Ukraine ×390% Druzhba pipeline ×495%

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