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Sign InEnergy flows via the Druzhba pipeline have seen significant shifts as oil shipments to Slovakia resumed, while Russia prepares to suspend Kazakh crude flows to Germany starting May 1. According to KazTag, Russia cited a 'lack of technical capability' as the justification for the halt, a move characterized by experts as a form of geoeconomic retaliation. Amid these logistical changes, Russia has indicated it will not bring any new proposals to the upcoming OPEC+ meeting, signaling a preference for current production quotas. Currently, Slovakia and Hungary remain the only EU members utilizing the Druzhba network, whereas Germany faces supply risks at its PCK Schwedt refinery. These developments highlight the complex landscape of European energy security as Moscow balances regional pipeline politics with its broader role within the OPEC+ alliance.