Ukraine pledges to restore Druzhba oil pipeline flow by end of April
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy commits to restarting the major oil pipeline to Hungary by month's end following Hungarian calls for swift action.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that oil flow through the Druzhba pipeline will be restored by the end of April, addressing concerns from neighboring Hungary about the disruption to energy supplies.
The Druzhba pipeline, one of the world's longest oil pipeline systems, transports crude oil from Russia through Ukraine to several European countries, including Hungary. The pipeline has experienced interruptions that have affected energy deliveries to the region.
Hungarian official Peter Magyar has urged Ukraine to restart the pipeline operations as quickly as possible, highlighting the importance of maintaining steady energy flows to Hungary. The calls reflect broader concerns about energy security in the region amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
The pipeline system serves as a critical energy infrastructure link between Eastern Europe and oil-producing regions. Any disruptions to its operation can have significant impacts on energy supplies and costs for countries that depend on these deliveries.
Zelenskyy's commitment to restore operations by the end of April suggests Ukrainian authorities are working to address the technical or operational issues that led to the current disruption. The timeline provides a specific target for resuming normal pipeline operations.