Ukrainian President Zelensky says the damaged Druzhba pipeline carrying Russian oil to Eastern Europe will be restored by the end of April.
Bloomberg reports the tests are scheduled for tomorrow, with the $90 billion EU loan consideration set for Wednesday, and notes Hungary's continued blocking until pipeline operations resume.
Adds that Ukraine expects the resumption of oil supplies as early as Tuesday and clarifies the loan's purpose for Kyiv.
The EU has prepared a €90 billion loan package for approval this week, with Hungary's veto potentially being lifted if Russian gas transit through the Druzhba pipeline is restored.
Bloomberg reports the testing is expected to begin on Tuesday, April 21.
Zelensky gave a specific timeline for restoration, stating the pipeline would be operational by the end of April.
Zelensky's statement, reported by Reuters, provides a specific timeline for the restoration of this critical energy infrastructure.
