Thursday April 23, 2026

Ukraine resumes oil transit via Druzhba pipeline

Published : 23 Apr 2026, 03:49

  DF News Desk
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Photo: Ukrainian President Office.

Ukraine on Wednesday resumed oil transit from Russia to some European countries through the Druzhba pipeline, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported.

Oil transit via the pipeline had been suspended since late January after a Russian strike damaged the Ukrainian section of the route, halting Russian oil deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia.

Pumping began at 12:35 p.m. local time (0935 GMT), an industry source said on condition of anonymity.

On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the repair of the pipeline has been completed.