MOSCOW, April 22 (Reuters) - Russia will divert oil supplies from Kazakhstan previously intended for Germany via the Druzhba pipeline to other routes starting from May 1, Deputy Prime Minister
Russia to Halt Kazakh Pipeline Oil Exports to Germany, Diverting Flows
Russia Diverts Kazakh Oil Supplies from Germany
Logistical Changes and Agreements
MOSCOW, April 22 (Reuters) - Russia will divert oil supplies from Kazakhstan previously intended for Germany via the Druzhba pipeline to other routes starting from May 1, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Wednesday.
Novak said the logistical change was due to "technical possibilities" and had been agreed with Kazakhstan.
European Energy Import Decisions
"The Germans have given up on Russian oil, so they are doing fine," Novak said about Europe's decision to cut Russian energy imports.
Details on the Halt of Oil Exports
Reuters reported on Tuesday that Russia is set to stop oil exports from Kazakhstan to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline starting from May 1.
Kazakhstan's Response and Causes
Kazakhstan's energy minister said on Wednesday that no Kazakh oil was scheduled to flow via Russia's Druzhba pipeline to Germany in May, a disruption he said had likely been caused by Ukrainian drone strikes.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by ReutersWriting by Maxim Rodionov)
