Zelensky rejects accusations of intentionally blocking oil transit via Druzhba pipeline

In a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Ukraine remains a reliable energy partner for the EU.

According to a Ukrinform correspondent, this is stated in the letter, published by the EU Council’s press service.

“Allegations that Ukraine is deliberately obstructing oil transportation through the Druzhba pipeline are unfounded. The disruption results from recent russian terrorist attacks on the pipeline and surrounding infrastructure,” Zelensky stated.

He emphasized that Ukraine is a reliable energy partner for the European Union and fully fulfills its obligations to the European Union.

“Despite daily threats of russia's ongoing missile and drone attacks, we are undertaking all possible efforts to repair the damage and restore operations, considering the impact on the pipeline itself, the surrounding infrastructure and environment as well,” the president emphasized.

As reported, the European Union has offered Ukraine assistance and funding to accelerate repair work on the Druzhba oil pipeline amid Hungary’s uncompromising stance, as it continues to block an EU loan for Ukraine and the 20th package of sanctions against Russia, linking both issues to the resumption of oil transit through Ukrainian territory.