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flag Ukraine blames Russia for Druzhba pipeline damage, halting oil to Hungary and Slovakia; Hungary disputes claims, detains Ukrainian bankers, and seizes assets amid EU-led inspection proposal.

flag Ukraine told 31 countries on March 14 that Russian strikes in January damaged the Druzhba pipeline, halting oil flows to Hungary and Slovakia, with repairs expected to take four to six weeks despite ongoing security risks. flag Kyiv blamed Russia for the damage and accused Hungary of delaying efforts, while Hungary detained Ukrainian bankers, seized $80 million and gold bars, and disputed Ukraine’s claims, asserting the pipeline was shut deliberately. flag The EU proposed an inspection mission, pending Ukraine’s response, as tensions rise ahead of Hungary’s elections.

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