Slovakia

Energy

What Is the Druzhba Pipeline and Why Does It Matter?

The Soviet-era Druzhba pipeline remains Europe's largest crude oil artery — and a flashpoint in the continent's struggle to break free from Russian energy dependence.

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Energy Geopolitics

EU Pressures Ukraine to Repair Druzhba Pipeline as Hungary Blocks €90 Billion Loan

The damaged Soviet-era oil artery has trapped Kyiv between EU energy demands and accusations from Budapest and Bratislava—while Moscow's revenue hangs in the balance.

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