Zelenskyy Stands Firm Against Restoring Russian Oil Pipeline Amid EU Tensions

In a tense standoff that underscores the deep fractures within Europe over energy dependence and sovereignty, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared his refusal to repair the damaged Druzhba oil pipeline that channels Russian crude to Central Europe. This decision comes amid mounting pressure from Hungary and Slovakia, two EU countries still reliant on Russian fossil fuels despite the Kremlin's aggression against Ukraine. The pipeline was damaged in late January, reportedly by Russian drone attacks targeting critical infrastructure on Ukrainian soil — a reminder of how hostile acts continue to threaten not only Ukraine’s security but also regional stability. While Budapest...