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Agreement on partial oil embargo: embarrassment averted

The oil embargo agreed at the EU summit is to block 90 percent of Russian oil imports to the EU by the end of the year. The remaining 10 percent will continue beyond that via the Druzhba pipeline to Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia. Some call it a “signal of unity”, while others express clear criticism.

Viktor Orbán got what he wanted. The 27 EU heads of state and government have agreed to exempt pipeline supplies from the EU’s oil embargo against Russia. Hungary depends on Russian oil and is hooked on the Druzhba pipeline. Orbán had therefore vehemently opposed a more far-reaching oil boycott. The Czech Republic and Slovakia also obtain Russian oil from the Druzhba pipeline and are now spared the measure.

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