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Zelenskyy Condemns US Sanctions Lift Amid Ongoing Attacks

4/22/2026

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Zelenskyy Condemns Sanctions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the suspension of US sanctions on Russian oil.
He noted more than 110 tankers carrying Russian oil at sea, worth about $10 billion.
Zelenskyy said preventing Russian oil exports is needed to weaken Moscow's military capabilities.
A night-time strike in Chernihiv killed a teenager and injured four others.
Ukrainian forces targeted Russian military sites, including a drone-production facility, causing damage and fires in Rostov region.

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Zelenskyy Resumes Pipeline

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Druzhba pipeline, damaged in Russia's invasion, is ready to resume operations after repair.
This move is expected to unblock a €90 million EU loan Hungary had stalled.
Viktor Orbán, Hungary's prime minister, said Ukraine is prepared to restart oil supplies if the blockade is lifted.
Zelenskyy said Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure have produced substantial revenue losses for Russia.

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Historical Context

Established in 1964, the Druzhba pipeline has been crucial for transporting oil from the Soviet Union to Eastern Europe, supplying over 1 million barrels daily. Following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, tensions escalated, culminating in a January 2026 drone strike that halted oil deliveries. President Zelenskyy's recent announcement of repairs highlights ongoing geopolitical conflicts and the critical need for energy security in the region.

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Zelenskyy Condemns Sanctions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the suspension of US sanctions on Russian oil.
He noted more than 110 tankers carrying Russian oil at sea, worth about $10 billion.
Zelenskyy said preventing Russian oil exports is needed to weaken Moscow's military capabilities.
A night-time strike in Chernihiv killed a teenager and injured four others.
Ukrainian forces targeted Russian military sites, including a drone-production facility, causing damage and fires in Rostov region.

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