European Commission statement regarding Druzhba: "The EU has offered Ukraine technical support and funding. The Ukrainians have welcomed and accepted this offer. European experts are available immediately."

The European Commission's commitment to support Ukraine with technical assistance and funding, particularly related to energy security, indicates a strategic pivot to lessen dependence on Russian oil.

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European Commission statement regarding Druzhba: "The EU has offered Ukraine technical support and funding. The Ukrainians have welcomed and accepted this offer. European experts are available immediately."

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"Our priority is to ensure energy security for all European citizens. In this sense, we will continue to work with the concerned parties on alternative routes for the transit of non-Russian crude oil to the countries of Central and Eastern Europe.’"

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This development not only reinforces the EU’s energy policies but may also enhance regional stability and alternative supply routes, affecting crude oil markets significantly.

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