politics
February 28, 2026
EU nations order joint probe into Russian oil pipeline halt
EU nations Hungary and Slovakia have agreed to establish a joint investigation to examine damage to the Druzhba oil pipeline
TL;DR
- Hungary and Slovakia will jointly investigate damage to the Druzhba oil pipeline, which supplies crude from Russia.
- Both countries accuse Ukraine of halting oil flows for political reasons, denying claims of damage.
- Hungary and Slovakia demand an inspection of the pipeline and threaten retaliation.
- Croatia has offered an alternative delivery route for Hungary and Slovakia using the Adria pipeline.
- Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban believes Ukraine is trying to trigger an energy crisis to influence upcoming elections.
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