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Zelenskyy Confirms Druzhba Pipeline Repairs; Germany Pledges Military Support

4/14/2026

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Druzhba oil pipeline, damaged by a Russian missile strike, will resume operations by the end of April after partial repairs.
He spoke with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on April 14 and confirmed the pipeline will function.
Merz pledged additional military support for Ukraine, including air defense systems and drones.
They highlighted cooperation to boost defense capabilities and noted ten agreements strengthening Ukraine–Germany ties.

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Druzhba oil pipeline, damaged by a Russian missile strike, will resume operations by the end of April after partial repairs.
He spoke with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on April 14 and confirmed the pipeline will function.
Merz pledged additional military support for Ukraine, including air defense systems and drones.
They highlighted cooperation to boost defense capabilities and noted ten agreements strengthening Ukraine–Germany ties.