Kyiv Strikes Druzhba Pipeline to Cut Russian Oil Flow to Europe

Ukraine has launched a strike on the Druzhba pipeline, aiming to sever Russian oil supplies and curb Moscow's political influence in the European Union. The attack targets a key infrastructure that still delivers Russian crude to Hungary and Slovakia, two EU members that have resisted broader sanctions on Russian energy. By hitting the pipeline, Kyiv hopes to exploit divisions within the bloc and pressure Budapest and Bratislava to align with stricter EU policies. The move underscores Ukraine's strategy to weaponize energy transit against Russia's war machine and its allies in Europe.