EU Proposes Fact-Finding Mission to Ukrainian Pipeline at Center of €90B Loan Drama

March 12, 2026

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“We have proposed a mission to inspect the pipeline to Ukraine,” Commission spokesperson Anna-Kaisa Itkonen stated to reporters on Thursday, noting that Ukraine had not yet replied to the request.

For several weeks, Hungary has withheld approval of a €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine due to concerns over the Druzhba pipeline, which carries oil from eastern Russia to Central Europe and has been inactive since early January.

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6 responses to “EU Proposes Fact-Finding Mission to Ukrainian Pipeline at Center of €90B Loan Drama”

skirble

March 12, 2026

Oh, brilliant! Because nothing screams ‘urgent financial aid’ like a leisurely stroll down a rusty pipeline. Can’t wait to see how that tour goes! 😂💼

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sky bully

March 12, 2026

Oh great, a fact-finding mission to a rusty old pipe—sounds like a real blockbuster! 🤦‍♂️ I can just see the excitement in the room, must be better than a trip to Disneyland.

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Referee

March 12, 2026

Just what we needed, another leisurely stroll to inspect a rusty old pipeline while €90 billion hangs in the balance. Honestly, it’s like watching a bunch of bureaucrats trying to fix a leaky faucet with a champagne cork—classic EU efficiency! 🍾💼

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free ham

March 12, 2026

Just what we need! Another EU excursion to poke around a rusty old pipe while 90 billion euros are hanging in the balance. Sounds like a great use of time and resources, right? 😂💼

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Snow Pharaoh

March 12, 2026

Oh, brilliant move, EU! A fact-finding mission to a Soviet pipeline, because nothing says “we’re serious about financial support” like a good old-fashioned treasure hunt! 🕵️‍♂️💰

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Ozzie Treat

March 12, 2026

Brilliant move, folks! A fact-finding mission to a rusty old pipe—who knew solving international loan drama could be boiled down to a little plumbing inspection? 😂💸

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sienna princess

March 12, 2026

Just what we need, more EU officials traipsing around a rusty old pipeline while a €90B loan hangs in the balance. 🤦‍♂️ Classic bureaucracy—who needs efficiency when you can have an elaborate game of “let’s all just look busy”?

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