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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has sharply criticized the European Union after reports that access to €90 billion in loans could be tied to restoring the Druzhba oil pipeline. Zelenskiy called the condition “blackmail,” arguing that linking financial support to a pipeline carrying Russian oil undermines Ukraine’s sovereignty and economic stability. The dispute highlights growing tension between Kyiv and Brussels as both sides balance financial support, energy politics, and the ongoing geopolitical crisis. The debate also raises questions about Europe’s energy strategy and the future of Ukraine-EU negotiations.