March 17, 2026
Ukraine agrees to EU-backed repairs of Druzhba pipeline to resume oil flows to Hungary and Slovakia
The European Union has offered Ukraine technical support and financing to repair the Druzhba oil pipeline, which was damaged in a Russian strike on Jan. 27.

TL;DR
- The EU offered Ukraine technical support and financing for Druzhba oil pipeline repairs.
- Ukraine accepted the EU's offer.
- The pipeline was damaged in a Russian strike on Jan. 27.
- Hungary and Slovakia demanded the resumption of oil pumping.
- The EU is also developing alternative energy supply routes.
- European experts are immediately available for repairs.
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