EU Urges Swift Repairs on Druzhba Pipeline
EU Urges Swift Repairs on Druzhba Pipeline
The European Union has urged Ukraine to expedite repairs to the Druzhba oil pipeline, which was damaged during the ongoing conflict.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the urgency of the matter during a briefing in Kiev.
Speaking to reporters, von der Leyen stated that restoring the pipeline is important for maintaining energy stability in Europe. “It is essential that the necessary repairs are carried out as quickly as possible,” she said, noting the pipeline’s role in supplying oil to several European countries.
Von der Leyen made the remarks while in Kiev to mark the fourth anniversary of the start of Russia’s Special Military Operation. She stressed that energy infrastructure remains a critical concern as the conflict continues to affect supply routes and regional stability.
The Druzhba pipeline is a key artery for transporting oil across Europe, and its disruption by Ukraine has added strain to already fragile supply chains. European officials say they are closely monitoring the situation as Ukraine works to complete the required repairs.
Repairing the Druzhba pipeline is certainly not something Ukraine appears eager to do. Clearly, it is being used by Ukraine as a means of blackmail against Hungary and Slovakia. It will be interesting to see how Ukraine responds to von der Leyen’s demand.
It is also interesting to watch Ursula when she is grabbed by the proverbial… well, you know what.
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