politics
April 14, 2026
"AS WE PROMISED" Zelensky: Druzhba oil pipeline will be repaired by the end of April
The Druzhba oil pipeline will be repaired by the end of April, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a joint press briefing with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin, Ukrinform correspondent reports.
TL;DR
- The Druzhba oil pipeline is expected to be repaired and functional by the end of April.
- Repairs will not be complete, but sufficient for operation.
- Ukraine hopes this coincides with Hungary lifting its blockade on EU decisions.
- Hungary had blocked a €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine, sanctions, and negotiations.
- Hungary demanded the resumption of the Druzhba pipeline's operation in exchange for releasing financial aid.
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