"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said a pipeline carrying Russian oil to Europe is ready to resume operations after being damaged during Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine."
"Zelenskyy said on Tuesday he expected the completed repair work on the Soviet-era Druzhba pipeline running through his country would lead to the release of a much-needed 90-million-euro European Union loan."
"Hopes have been raised that Hungary will now lift its veto on the loan, both as a result of the pipeline's opening, but also because Kremlin-friendly Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is on his way out after losing recent elections."
"Zelenskyy said on X that he had discussed the unblocking of the loan with European Council President Antonio Costa, referring to both Hungary and Slovakia's demands that the pipeline be reopened."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the Druzhba pipeline is ready to resume operations after repairs. This pipeline, damaged by Russian attacks, is crucial for unblocking a 90-million-euro EU loan currently held up by Hungary. Zelenskyy expressed hope that the pipeline's reopening would prompt Hungary to lift its veto on the loan. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas anticipates a positive decision regarding the loan soon. The EU had previously banned seaborne imports of Russian oil but allowed land flows to continue.
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