The European Commission has expressed support for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's proposal to establish a monitoring mission to evaluate the condition of the Druzhba oil pipeline, which is significant for oil transport between Russia and Europe. This support underscores the importance of pipeline integrity amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and potential energy supply disruptions. Orbán's commitment to accept the mission's findings reflects Hungary's proactive approach to addressing infrastructure concerns and ensuring regional energy security. The Commission highlighted that further steps will be necessary to determine the specifics of the monitoring mission, with ongoing communications with Ukrainian authorities indicating collaborative efforts to stabilize energy supply routes.