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Kremlin says Druzhba oil supplies details are being discussed at a corporate level, RIA reports

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Posted on April 22, 2026

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Kremlin says Druzhba oil supplies details are being discussed at a corporate level, RIA reports
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MOSCOW, April 22 (Reuters) - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday that technical details of oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline are being discussed at a corporate level, Russian state

Kremlin: Corporate Discussions Ongoing Over Druzhba Oil Supply Details

Overview of Druzhba Oil Supply Negotiations

Kremlin Statement on Technical Discussions

MOSCOW, April 22 (Reuters) - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday that technical details of oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline are being discussed at a corporate level, Russian state news agency RIA Novosti reported.

Involvement of Hungary's MOL Group

"MOL is also involved in this matter. Contacts are being maintained through corporate channels. I don’t know the details, because there should have been a request for pumping. (...) This is, rather, a corporate matter," Peskov said, referring to Hungary's oil group MOL.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama Editing by David Goodman)

Key Takeaways

  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized that details around Druzhba oil supplies are handled at corporate, not governmental, level, with MOL involved in these internal discussions (RIA/Russia)
  • MOL has been diversifying supply routes amid the pipeline disruption, tapping into strategic reserves and Adriatic/sea routes at higher cost (Hungary Today; Euronews)
  • Ukraine completed repairs on the Druzhba pipeline by April 21, with Ukrtransnafta declaring readiness to resume transit to Hungary and Slovakia, per MOL’s announcement (Reuters; AP)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is discussing the Druzhba oil pipeline supply details?
The technical details are being discussed at a corporate level between involved companies, including Hungary's MOL.
What did the Kremlin say about the Druzhba oil supplies?
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that oil supply details are a corporate matter, with contacts maintained through corporate channels.
Is MOL involved in the Druzhba pipeline talks?
Yes, Hungary's oil group MOL is involved in corporate-level discussions regarding oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline.
Where was the statement about Druzhba oil supplies reported?
The statement was reported by the Russian state news agency RIA Novosti in Moscow.

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