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European leaders are attempting to resolve a dispute that is blocking a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, primarily due to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's objections related to a pipeline issue.

The European Commission announced plans to assist in the restoration of Russian oil supplies through the 'Druzhba' pipeline, which has been inactive since late January following damage caused by a Russian offensive.

The European Commission is providing technical support and funding to assist in the restoration of the Druzba oil pipeline, which has been out of service since January due to damage from a Russian attack, causing political tensions between Kyiv and Hungary.

Ukraine's President Zelensky has accused European Union backers of blackmail over a proposal to restart Russian oil shipments through the Druzhba pipeline, which Ukraine had previously shut down citing damage from a drone strike.

The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has restored water supply to several neighborhoods after completing repairs to a major pipeline damaged by flooding.

Czechia has expressed readiness to undertake a mission aimed at evaluating the damage sustained by an oil pipeline in Ukraine.

Ukraine has presented foreign diplomats with materials regarding damage caused to the Druzhba oil pipeline.

Ukraine briefed foreign diplomats from 31 countries on the damage to the Druzhba pipeline, which transports Russian oil to Europe, amid disputes over supply stoppages with Hungary and Slovakia.

Ukraine details the damage to the Druzhba pipeline caused by a Russian attack in a briefing for diplomats amid a dispute with Hungary over the pipeline's status.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán reported that a team sent to Ukraine to assess damage to the Druzhba oil pipeline is returning with findings.

Authorities in Attica Region attribute the recent damages to the undersea water supply pipeline of Aegina to the Municipality and the Decentralized Administration, following complaints from residents about unsuitable drinking water.

Hungarian officials, along with Slovak representatives, are in Ukraine to negotiate the resumption of the Druzba oil pipeline operations, which have been halted due to damage from the Russian invasion.

A Hungarian delegation visits Ukraine to discuss the restoration of operations of the Druzhba oil pipeline, which has been offline since January due to alleged damage from a Russian strike.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the Druzhba oil pipeline will be repaired in a month and a half following damage from a drone attack.

Water supply has been temporarily disrupted in Varėna and Old Varėna due to damage to a main water pipeline caused by electrical contractor work.

Ukraine has denied EU representatives access to the 'Druzhba' oil pipeline, which was damaged in a Russian attack, amid increased pressure from Brussels following Hungary and Slovakia's requests for a damage assessment mission.

The EU ambassador to Ukraine, Katarína Mathernová, was denied permission to inspect the damage to the Druzhba oil pipeline on security grounds.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has urged Ukraine to promptly restart oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline, insisting it remains operational despite claims of damage from Russian attacks.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that Ukraine has no interest in resuming oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline due to ongoing tensions and damage from Russian strikes.

The Druzhba pipeline exported Ukrainian oil alongside significantly larger quantities of Russian crude oil prior to suffering damage from a Russian attack that interrupted supplies.

Slovakia and Hungary are proposing the establishment of an inspection group to investigate damage to the Druzhba oil pipeline in Ukraine, following discussions between Prime Minister Robert Fico and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has called for an EU fact-finding mission to assess the condition of the Druzhba oil pipeline, a step aimed at facilitating an EU loan for Ukraine.

Croatia is assessing the legality of importing Russian crude oil via sea to supply Hungary and Slovakia after damage to the Druzhba pipeline disrupted their supply.

Slovakia's energy department announced that oil deliveries via the repaired Druzba pipeline will resume Thursday following damage from a Russian attack.

The article discusses recent drone and missile attacks by Russia on Ukraine, particularly targeting energy infrastructure, while also highlighting Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's controversial statements blaming Ukraine for disruptions in oil supplies due to alleged damage to the Druzhba pipeline.

Belgorod, Russia, experienced significant missile strikes leading to widespread blackouts and damage to local infrastructure and a major oil pipeline hub in Tatarstan.

Hungary has threatened to block €90 billion in war loans to Ukraine in response to the closure of the Druzhba oil pipeline following damage from a Russian attack.

Ukraine has proposed the Odesa-Brody pipeline as an alternative oil transport route to the EU in light of damage to the Druzhba pipeline from Russian attacks.

The EU is pressing Ukraine for a timeline on repairing the Druzhba oil pipeline after oil transit has been stalled since January due to alleged damage by Russia.

Hungary and Slovakia have suspended oil supply through the Druzhba pipeline following damage caused by Russian shelling, prompting accusations of political blackmail from Ukraine.

Russian drone strikes in Odesa resulted in one death and damage to a gas pipeline, prompting officials to describe the assault as a mass attack.

A severe weather incident has damaged the main water supply pipeline, affecting water availability in Pyrgos, Ancient Olympia, and nearby villages; restoration is expected within five days.

A damage to the heat pipeline in Rēzekne, discovered on Sunday, has been repaired and heating supply is expected to be fully restored shortly.