Ukraine war briefing: Quick loan in pipeline as Druzhba reopens
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- The Druzhba pipeline, transporting Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia, is set to resume operations after Ukraine repaired damage from a Russian attack, with oil pumping expected to restart on Wednesday.
- Ukraine anticipates the EU will approve a €90 billion loan, previously blocked by Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who is now leaving office after election losses.
- Despite the pipeline's reopening, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warns against resuming Russian oil flows, citing ongoing risks of repeated attacks on infrastructure.
- Ukrainian authorities arrested four military draft officers in Odesa accused of kidnapping and extorting money by threatening conscription, with suspects facing up to 12 years in prison.
- The UK’s cybersecurity chief at GCHQ highlighted increasing Russian cyberattacks targeting Europe and Britain, urging companies to strengthen defenses against state-sponsored threats from Russia, China, and Iran.
