Ukrainian officials have shown images of damage to the Druzhba pipeline near the city of Brody to foreign diplomats, as Kyiv seeks to counter claims from Hungary and Slovakia that the pipeline remains fully operational. The move comes amid a dispute over the halting of Russian oil transit through the pipeline, a situation with broader implications for energy security in Central Europe.
According to a report from Czech Radio, Hungary’s ambassador to Ukraine, Antal Heizer, was present at the briefing. It remains unclear if a representative from Slovakia likewise attended.
Both Slovakia and Hungary have maintained that the Druzhba pipeline is functioning and that Ukraine’s decision to halt transit is politically motivated. However, Ukrainian officials presented diplomats with materials gathered at the site of the alleged attack, indicating that repairs will accept time, according to Czech reporter Darje Stomatova on X.
The development underscores the ongoing tensions between Ukraine and its neighbors regarding energy supplies and the impact of the war with Russia.
