Zelensky accuses EU allies of 'blackmail' over Druzhba pipeline push
Zelensky accuses EU backers of ‘blackmail’
Summary
Ukrainian President Zelensky has sharply condemned an initiative by some of his EU backers to resume Russian oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline, calling it "blackmail." The move signals a rare and open rift between Kyiv and certain European partners despite ongoing war with Russia. Zelensky's criticism underscores the tension between Ukraine's strategic interests and Europe's energy needs.
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