Ukraine reopens Druzhba oil pipeline

The restoration of the pipeline puts Kyiv in a complex position, facilitating Russian energy exports while simultaneously calling for tighter sanctions.

Ukrainian officials emphasized that the repairs were necessary to unlock critical financial aid intended to support the nation's wartime economy.

The European Union is expected to finalize the loan package following this development, despite ongoing tensions with member states like Hungary.

Zelenskyy warned that the infrastructure remains a high-priority target for future Russian attacks.