Overview

• European Commission officials are reviewing possible trade measures that could limit Russian oil deliveries via the Druzhba pipeline to Hungary and Slovakia, according to Bloomberg reporting shared by Ukrainian outlets.
• The Commission’s proposed 19th sanctions package accelerates a full ban on Russian LNG to January 1, 2027 and expands actions against the shadow fleet and facilitators, but it does not restrict Druzhba flows, a spokesperson said.
• Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said Budapest will continue buying Russian oil, arguing the country lacks alternative infrastructure and cannot ensure secure supplies without it.
• At the UN General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump demanded Europe halt purchases of Russian oil and gas and warned of strong tariffs if partners do not match U.S. measures.
• European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she wants Europe to stop buying Russian oil by the end of this year, aligning with Washington’s call for a faster cutoff.