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EU offers to pay Ukraine to fix an oil pipeline that’s been a focal point of Ukraine-Hungary feud
The EU pledged funding and expert teams to repair the damaged Druzhba pipeline, aiming to restore oil flows to Hungary and Slovakia and unlock a €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine.
- On March 17, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa offered technical support and funding, and Ukraine accepted to help repair the Druzhba pipeline.
- Hungary and Slovakia accused Kyiv of stalling repairs after Russian strikes damaged the Soviet-era Druzhba pipeline in late January, and Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán used the outage to veto a 90-billion-euro EU loan.
- On March 17, Costa and von der Leyen wrote that EU funding 'can pave the way for overcoming the current blockage' and Kyiv accepted the offer, while Zelenskiy said 'allegations...are unfounded'.
- Despite the offer, Ukraine signals the pumping station could be restored in one and a half months, but resumption remains weeks away, according to statements on March 17.
- EU leaders say the dispute comes as they aim to phase out Russian oil by the end of 2027, hoping to lift vetoes before or during the March 19-20 summit, despite Orbán's campaign leverage.
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Ukraine Accepts EU Offer to Fund Repairs to Druzhba Pipeline
Ukraine has accepted the European Union’s offer of technical support and funding to restore oil flows through the damaged Druzhba pipeline. The Druzhba pipeline is a roughly 2,485-mile artery carrying Russian oil into the landlocked heart of Europe. Damage to the pipeline has disrupted crude oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa said in a March 17 joi…
From the statement The EU's "Friendship" clause on the loan to Kiev and sanctions against Russia has disappeared
In a joint statement of the European Commission and The Council of the European Union regarding the Druzhba oil pipeline, a key point has disappeared — about a 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine and new sanctions against Russia.
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San Gabriel Valley TribuneEU offers to pay Ukraine to fix an oil pipeline that’s been a focal point of Ukraine-Hungary feud
BRUSSELS (AP) — Top European Union officials said Tuesday they have offered to pay Ukraine to repair a damaged pipeline meant to carry crude oil to Hungary, in a bid
EU offers to pay Ukraine to fix oil pipeline at the center of Ukraine-Hungary feud
EU officials say they have offered money and technical help to Ukraine to fix a key oil pipeline to Central Europe. They hope that will persuade Hungary to drop its veto on major aid to Ukraine.
EU Experts to Inspect Druzhba Pipeline on March 18
A team of European engineers has arrived in Kyiv to inspect the Druzhba oil pipeline. The team is qualified to assess the condition of the pipeline, which was damaged by Russian strikes. According to reports from Radio Svoboda on March 17, the EU mission in Kyiv is currently managing logistics to ensure the inspection begins on March 18. We bring you stories from the ground. Your support keeps our team in the field. DONATE NOW EU officials stat…
“No Oil Deliveries, No Money”: Hungary Demands Druzhba Pipeline Reopening
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and European Council president António Costa announced on Tuesday that the European Union will provide technical and financial assistance to Ukraine to restore the Druzhba oil pipeline. In a joint statement, they said: Our priority is to ensure energy security for all European citizens. In this sense, the President of the European Commission and the President of the European Council will cont…
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