Druzhba oil pipeline

Orbán threatens to halt key Ukraine transit routes until Druzhba oil flows resume

Hungary will halt the transit of goods vital to Ukraine through its territory until oil shipments through the Druzhba pipeline resume, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on March 6 during a broadcast on state radio, according to Hungarian news outlet 24.hu.

6 March, 12:28 PM

Ukraine demands answers after Hungary seizes Oschadbank cash trucks, crew vanishes

The whereabouts of Oschadbank cash-in-transit employees remain unknown after Hungarian authorities detained their vehicles, Ukraine’s National Bank said on March 6, adding that GPS signals suggest the vehicles may be in central Budapest.

6 March, 11:51 AM

Ukraine awaits request on Druzhba pipeline but restoration unlikely – Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is awaiting an official request regarding the possible restoration of the Druzhba oil pipeline, but added he personally would not support such a step. Zelenskyy made the remarks during a briefing on March 5.

5 March, 06:38 PM

EU presses Kyiv for Druzhba pipeline inspections, report says

The European Commission has insisted that Ukraine should allow an outside inspection of the damaged Druzhba oil pipeline which usually carries Russian crude to Hungary and Slovakia, the Financial Times reported on March 3, citing unnamed EU officials.

3 March, 09:10 PM

Shmyhal counters Orbán on Druzhba pipeline damage

The Druzhba pipeline is not operational because internal equipment was damaged by high temperatures after a Russian drone strike on the Brody pumping station’s largest tank, Ukraine’s Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal said at a briefing on March 3, as reported by Liga.net.

3 March, 08:40 PM

Hungary takes Ukrainian oil via Druzhba after Russian drone strike halts flows

About 35,000 tons of Ukrainian oil were imported by Hungary’s MOL through the Druzhba pipeline at Kyiv’s request after a Russian attack and fire near the line in late January, Reuters reported on March 3, citing MOL CEO Zsolt Hernádi.

3 March, 06:13 PM

Hungary’s Szijjártó accuses Zelenskyy of ‘attack’ over Druzhba oil halt

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of carrying out an “attack on Hungary” by halting oil deliveries through the Druzhba pipeline, Hungarian newspaper Magyar Nemzet reported.

3 March, 02:50 PM

Orban insists Druzhba oil pipeline intact; cites satellite photos

Hungarian PM Viktor Orban has once again urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to resume shipments of Russian oil via the Druzhba pipeline, claiming satellite imagery shows it to be intact.

2 March, 08:49 PM

Zelenskyy counters Fico’s pressure with Kyiv invitation amid oil crisis

Holding a meeting with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in a European Union country would be wrong because the Druzhba oil pipeline is located in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on March 2.

2 March, 08:15 PM

Orbán presses Zelenskyy to reopen Druzhba as Iran war jolts energy markets

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to immediately restore oil transit to Hungary through the Druzhba pipeline, writing on X on March 2.

2 March, 10:21 AM

Orbán presses Zelenskyy to restore Russian oil as Middle East war escalates

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that after the outbreak of war in the Middle East, securing Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline has become even more critical for Hungary.

1 March, 10:47 AM

Slovakia’s Fico agrees to Zelenskyy meeting; wants it held in EU

Slovak PM Robert Fico has accepted an invitation from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to meet and discuss “all aspects of Ukrainian-Slovak cooperation,” Fico said on Feb. 27.

28 February, 01:52 AM

Repairs continue on key oil route to Hungary and Slovakia

The Druzhba oil pipeline is undergoing repairs and system testing following a Russian strike on Jan. 27, according to market sources cited by NV Business.

27 February, 06:04 PM

Slovakia and Hungary propose joint inspection of Druzhba pipeline

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán have proposed creating a joint inspection group to assess the technical condition of the Druzhba oil pipeline running through Ukraine, Fico said on Feb. 27.

27 February, 04:15 PM

Zelenskyy invites Slovak Prime Minister Fico to Ukraine during phone call

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone call with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, the President's Office said on Feb. 27.

27 February, 02:38 PM

EU floats Druzhba oil deal to pry €90 billion Ukraine loan from Orbán’s grip

European leaders are seeking ways to avoid a legal showdown with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán that could bolster his reelection campaign, Politico reported on Feb. 26.

26 February, 02:01 PM

Slovak opposition to sue Fico over Ukraine power supply cut

Slovakia’s opposition party Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) will file a criminal complaint against PM Robert Fico over his decision to stop emergency electricity sales to Ukraine, Slovak outlet Dennik N reported on Feb. 24.

25 February, 02:07 AM

Ukraine will give EU estimate on Druzhba pipeline repairs

Ukraine will give the EU a detailed assessment of the required repairs to the Druzhba oil pipeline damaged in a January Russian attack, European Council President Antonio Costa said on Feb. 24.

25 February, 12:20 AM

Ukraine ready to ‘act constructively’ on Druzhba pipeline restoration — Sybiha

Ukraine is prepared to “act constructively” and has already proposed “several realistic solutions” to resolve its oil dispute with Hungary, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said in comments reported by Politico.

24 February, 02:28 PM

Fico vows no more emergency power supply to Ukraine

Slovakia will stop providing emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine beginning Feb. 23, PM Robert Fico announced on his Facebook page.

23 February, 09:12 PM

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