Macron supports the resumption of the "Friendship" oil pipeline operations
After meeting with Zelenskyy, Macron said at a press conference that it is necessary to resume the operation of the pipeline that delivers energy to Hungary and Slovakia as soon as possible, "first and foremost, it is important to ensure complete transparency... the relevant work must be completed as soon as possible." He stated that he "is aware of Ukraine's obligations in this regard."
On January 27, Kyiv stopped the transit of Russian oil through the pipeline to Budapest and Bratislava, citing so-called equipment damage.
Hungary called it political pressure, while Slovakia speculated that Kyiv intentionally prevented inspectors from entering, fearing that evidence of an intentional sabotage similar to the Nord Stream explosion would be revealed.
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