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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
Russia cuts oil output as attacks hit key infrastructure

Russia has reduced oil production in April following a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks on key energy infrastructure and ongoing disruptions to export routes, according to industry sources.

21 Apr 2026-15:39
Zelensky: Druzhba pipeline repairs due this spring

Ukraine expects to complete repairs on the Druzhba oil pipeline this spring, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said, as tensions continue over energy transit routes involving Europe.

10 Apr 2026-11:15
EU plans €90B Ukraine loan despite Hungary’s resistance

Next week, EU leaders will meet in Brussels to convince Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to back the loan. This funding could cover around two-thirds of Ukraine’s financial needs for 2026–2027.

11 Mar 2026-15:58
Hungary gives Ukraine three days to restore Druzhba oil transit

Hungary has issued a three-day ultimatum to Ukraine to restore Russian oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline, escalating tensions between the two countries.

06 Mar 2026-16:52

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