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Hungary’s incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced that oil flows from Russia via the Druzhba pipeline could potentially resume next week, following communication from Hungary’s MOL. This pipeline, delivering oil through Ukraine, was halted after damage from a Russian drone strike in January, straining relations with Kyiv.

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US Vice President JD Vance defended just war theory during a Turning Point USA event, criticising Pope Leo XIV’s stance on the war in Iran. Citing over a millennium of theological tradition, he warned the pontiff to tread carefully in theological matters. The pope was in Algeria, commemorating Saint Augustine.

The European Commission has dismissed claims of imminent jet fuel shortages, despite warnings from the International Energy Agency regarding potential cancellations of flights due to geopolitical disruptions. Officials state there are currently no shortages in the EU, though assessments and preparations for possible supply issues continue.

The German government, represented by a spokesperson from the Federal Foreign Office, has reiterated its opposition to reopening diplomatic channels with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid ongoing discussions among European leaders on negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine.

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