European Commission says it will restore Druzhba oil flow - Speech Brief
17 March 2026 10:20 UTC · European Commission · EU Commission Press Release · Source · Email X Link

European Commission says it will restore Druzhba oil flow

Key points

  • European Commission offers technical support and funding to Ukraine
  • European Commission will work on alternative routes for transit of non‑Russian crude to Central and Eastern Europe

TL;DR

  • Following renewed Russian strikes that interrupted crude oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia, the European Commission says it engaged with Member States and Ukraine, offered Ukraine technical support and funding, and made European experts available to restore oil flow and ensure energy security.
Original text

European Commission - Statement Statement by the President of the European Commission and the President of the European Council on the Druzhba pipeline* Brussels, 17 March 2026 Following the renewed Russian strikes on January 27 on the Druzhba pipeline, leading to the interruption of crude oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia, we and our teams have engaged in intense discussions with Member States and Ukraine at all ...

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