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Naftogaz presented to EU partners a plan for the reconstruction of the Brody station and an assessment of the damage. The European Union will provide financial and technical assistance for the repairs.
The Czech Republic is considering revoking protection for men and residents of western regions after 2027. The decision requires coordination at the European Union level.
The Czech Republic is ready to invest 1 billion crowns in reverse oil supplies for Slovakia. The route's capacity could reach 3 million tons per year.
The MFA spokesperson stated that access to strategic facilities during wartime is regulated solely by the SBU. Ukraine is discussing the condition of the damaged pipeline with the European Commission and partners.
António Costa urged Viktor Orbán to fulfill his December commitments regarding the loan. The EU proposes repairing the Druzhba oil pipeline to break the deadlock.
The European Commission expects progress on the loan by March 20 after Zelenskyy's agreement to repair the oil pipeline. Hungary previously blocked funds and new sanctions.
António Costa stated the EU's readiness to take the initiative from Trump. The bloc will continue to pressure Moscow and refuse Russian energy carriers.
The European Commission will provide Ukraine with funding and technical assistance as part of efforts to restore the oil pipeline's operation. Experts are ready to immediately begin work to restore supplies.
The carrier concealed profits from trips to the Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovakia by selling tickets for cash. Significant amounts of currency and black accounting records were seized.
The countries signed an agreement to build a pipeline for transporting 1. 5 million tons of fuel per year. The project is planned to be completed in the first half of 2027.
Slovak operator SEPS unilaterally terminates the energy assistance agreement in May. This will not affect consumers and commercial electricity imports.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tikhyi stated that Ukraine did not refuse the meeting because the meeting was not planned. In addition, Hungary has already been provided with full information about the state of the oil pipeline.
The Czech Minister of Culture supported the boycott of the Russian Federation due to aggression against Ukraine. 22 European ministers have already joined Latvia's initiative to prevent the aggressor from participating.
The Verkhovna Rada supported Ukraine's accession to the Convention on International Access to Justice. This simplifies the procedure for Ukrainian citizens to appeal to foreign courts.
The President of the European Commission and the Prime Minister of Slovakia discussed energy prices and conditions for receiving investments. The meeting took place against the backdrop of threats to block aid to Ukraine.
The European Commission stated that it currently has no new data regarding oil supplies via the 'Druzhba' pipeline. At the same time, Brussels continues consultations with Ukraine and EU countries that express concerns about possible disruptions, and assures that Europe is prepared for risks through diversification of energy supply.
The Slovak Prime Minister threatens to halt 90 billion euros in aid to Kyiv due to the cessation of oil transit. Fico demands an immediate resumption of supplies.
The European Commission is exploring the possibility of financial support to restore oil supplies through the 'Druzhba' pipeline. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will discuss this issue with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó stated that the European Commission supports Ukraine and is cooperating with Croatia to block Russian oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia. According to him, Kyiv refuses to resume oil transit for political reasons.
The Hungarian government has released photos of cash and gold bars seized from seven detained Ukrainian cash collectors. Videos of the Ukrainians' arrest by Hungarian special services were also released.
The Hungarian Prime Minister claims that Ukraine has imposed an oil embargo against Hungary, and he will use all means to overcome it. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico supported Orban and threatened to block an EU loan for Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Naftogaz CEO Serhiy Koretskyy stated that restoring the Druzhba oil pipeline to its previous form makes no sense. The reason is the damage to the main pumping station in Brody and the unwillingness to transport Russian oil.
The European Union will appeal to international partners for additional funding for Ukraine to cover a €30 billion deficit. Hungary is blocking a €90 billion EU aid package due to a dispute over oil supplies.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is ready to meet with Zelenskyy after talks with Ursula von der Leyen. He demands that Ukraine allow inspection and resume transit of Russian oil.
The Slovak government, led by Prime Minister Robert Fico, decided to terminate the contract for emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine. Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenický was instructed to take this step by March 5.
President Zelenskyy stated that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban gains political weight only with the support of major political forces. He suggested that Orban might lose the upcoming elections, and Ukraine would restore normal relations.
Ukraine is under pressure from the EU to allow inspection of the damaged Druzhba pipeline, which supplies Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia. Kyiv claims significant damage from a Russian airstrike, but Hungary and Slovakia accuse Ukraine of deliberately blocking it.
Ukraine has offered Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico specific dates for a visit – March 6 or 9. This was done to discuss all issues, as previously agreed.
Ukraine is assessing significant damage after Russian drone attacks on a key facility of the Druzhba oil pipeline, which could complicate the issue of EU aid to Kyiv and sanctions against Moscow. Hungary and Slovakia accuse Ukraine of withholding supplies, blocking EU aid.
Slovak President Robert Fico agreed to Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal to hold talks on all aspects of Ukrainian-Slovak cooperation. This happened after discussing problems with oil transit through Ukraine.