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Druzhba

Slovakia seeks 10-year Azerbaijan gas deal to replace Russia

Slovakia is moving to secure a long-term natural gas contract with Azerbaijan for at least 10 years as it accelerates its exit from Russian energy dependencies. Slovakia's Deputy Prime Minister Tomas Taraba announced the negotiations, emphasizing that Azerbaijan has proven to be a highly reliable partner in Bratislava's efforts to diversify its energy mix ahead of the European Union's mandatory November 1, 2027, deadline to phase out all Russian gas imports.

19 May 2026-12:09
Germany extends job guarantee at Schwedt refinery

Germany has extended employment guarantees for workers at the PCK Schwedt refinery by six months, as the country continues efforts to stabilize fuel supplies and reduce reliance on Russian-linked infrastructure.

11 May 2026-13:05
Hungary returns $82 million in seized Ukrainian cash and gold after months of tensions

Hungary has returned a shipment of Ukrainian cash and gold worth around $82 million to Ukraine’s state Oschadbank, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Wednesday.

07 May 2026-08:09
Kazakhstan to reroute oil exports after Druzhba halt

28 Apr 2026-16:50
How the Druzhba oil pipeline works: Europe’s main oil artery

The Druzhba (Friendship) oil pipeline system is one of the largest and longest oil pipeline networks in the world. Constructed in the early 1960s during the Soviet era, it was designed to integrate the energy systems of Eastern Bloc countries and ensure a stable supply of crude oil to industrial centres across Europe.

24 Apr 2026-10:51
Druzhba – a pipeline turned into a source of discord

23 Apr 2026-10:02
EU anticipates unlocking €90B Ukraine loan this Thursday

According to five EU diplomats, the EU is set to unlock its €90 billion loan to Ukraine on Thursday, provided that oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline resume by then, as officials now anticipate.

22 Apr 2026-19:34
Ukraine to resume Druzhba oil flows after repairs

Ukraine is set to resume oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline as early as Wednesday following the completion of repair works, a move that could unlock billions in EU financial support.

22 Apr 2026-14:39
Russia to halt Kazakhstan's oil flows to Germany via Druzhba

Russia is set to stop oil exports from ‌Kazakhstan to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline starting from May 1, three industry sources said on Tuesday.

22 Apr 2026-11:59
Druzhba pipeline fixed, Zelenskyy says it can restart

The repair of the Druzhba pipeline clears the way for the approval of the €90 billion loan for Ukraine and a new round of sanctions against Russia, both of which are currently blocked by Hungary.

21 Apr 2026-19:25