Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine could repair the Friendship oil pipeline in a month and a half, but sees no reason to do so due to the ongoing conflict with Russia. The EU is withholding €90 billion in loans until the pipeline resumes operations, pressured by Hungary and Slovakia. Zelensky emphasized that restoring the pipeline would mean securing Russian oil while Ukrainians are being harmed. Hungarian officials claim there are no issues with the pipeline, while Zelensky disputes this. Teljes cikk (Telex.hu)