Ukraine has completed repairs on the Druzhba oil pipeline, which was damaged by a Russian strike, allowing Russian oil flows to Europe to resume.
This development removes the last major obstacle to the European Union's long-delayed €90 billion loan package for Ukraine, as Hungary dropped its opposition following the pipeline's reopening. The pipeline is a critical energy route for Hungary, Slovakia, and other European countries, and its restoration is seen as a significant step in supporting Ukraine amid ongoing conflict. The move also paves the way for a new round of EU sanctions against Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that there are now 'no grounds' for blocking the EU aid, though concerns remain about the pipeline's future security.
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