Ukrainian drones struck the Druzhba oil pipeline pumping station in Russia. Hungary threatens to veto EU sanctions against Russia.

Ukrainian drones attacked a oil pumping station in Tatarstan, Russia, over 1,200 kilometers from the border with Ukraine, causing a fire. This station is crucial for the Druzhba pipeline, which transports Russian oil to Eastern Europe. The attack occurred a day before the four-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In the context of this attack, Hungary announced that it would block the adoption of a new European Union sanctions package against Russia, demanding the resumption of Russian oil deliveries through the Druzhba pipeline. The Hungarian Foreign Minister stated that he would use the veto power until Ukraine reopens the pipeline, accusing Kiev of obstructing the resumption of oil flow. This position of Hungary has sparked negative reactions from other EU member states, which believe that it undermines European solidarity towards Ukraine.