Report: EU Urges Ukraine to Permit Russian Oil Flow Amid Iran War's Price Surge

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EU Pressures Ukraine Over Russian Oil Pipeline Amid Iran War Price Spike

Von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa reportedly asked to inspect the pipeline damage during talks in Kyiv but their request was declined. (IMAGE: REUTERS FILE)

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News18•03-03-2026, 19:38

EU Pressures Ukraine Over Russian Oil Pipeline Amid Iran War Price Spike

•The EU is urging Ukraine's Zelenskyy administration to allow inspection of the damaged Druzhba pipeline, carrying Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia.
•This pressure mounts as global energy prices soar following US and Israel's strikes on Iran, disrupting oil and gas supplies.
•Hungary and Slovakia accuse Kyiv of intentionally shutting off the pipeline and overstating damage from a Moscow attack.
•Ukraine denies EU access, citing extensive damage and presenting evidence, while Hungary delays EU aid for Kyiv over the dispute.
•European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa specifically requested access for independent damage assessment.

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