Moscow
Russia is set to stop oil shipments from Kazakhstan to Germany through the Druzhba pipeline from May 1, according to industry sources. The move could impact supply to Germany’s major PCK refinery, which depends heavily on this route for fuel production. Officials in Russia said they need to verify the reports, while no final confirmation has been issued. The pipeline has faced repeated disruptions in recent years. If halted, the decision may add pressure on Europe’s energy security, already strained by ongoing geopolitical tensions and reduced Russian oil supplies since the Ukraine conflict.