Hungary FM: Druzhba Oil Pipeline Hit Again, Deliveries Halted

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto posted that the Druzhba (“Friendship”) oil pipeline was attacked for the third time in a brief period, forcing a suspension of crude deliveries to Hungary.

Section of the Druzhba ("Friendship") crude oil pipeline (Photo: AFP)

In recent days, Oliver Hortay, head of the climate and energy policy division at the Szazadveg Foundation, emphasized:

From an energy and supply perspective, Hungarian consumers are not under direct threat, since our country has reserves sufficient for three months.

"That said, the political problem must be resolved! Ukraine cannot be allowed to blackmail Hungary by threatening critical infrastructure!" the expert added.

Cover photo: Section of the Druzhba ("Friendship") crude oil pipeline (Photo: AFP)