Druzhba pipeline repaired, paving way for Ukraine loan and sanctions

TL;DR
Zelenskyy says the Druzhba oil pipeline has been repaired after a Russian strike and can resume operation, clearing a major obstacle to the EU’s €90 billion Ukraine loan and a new sanctions package that Hungary had blocked. If Orbán follows through on lifting his reservations as flows resume, disbursement could begin in 2026 (about €16.7B financial and €28.3B military aid), with Brussels relief and renewed momentum on sanctions amid ongoing debates among EU members.
- Zelenskyy announces Druzhba oil pipeline repaired and 'can resume operation' Euronews.com
- Ukraine says Druzhba pipeline running Russian oil to Europe can resume work Al Jazeera
- Zelenskiy Says Druzhba Oil Can Resume, Paving Way for EU Loan Bloomberg.com
- Kremlin says Russia is ready to resume Druzhba oil flows if Kyiv opens the pipeline Reuters
- Ukraine has repaired Druzhba pipeline, Zelenskyy says politico.eu
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