Zelensky accuses EU allies of 'blackmail' in oil pipeline row

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused European Union allies of "blackmail" in a dispute over Russian oil pipeline flows through Ukraine. Zelensky argued that restoring the flow of Russian oil via Ukraine into the EU would be equivalent to lifting sanctions on Russia. The accusation suggests a deepening rift between Ukraine and some EU members over energy policy amid ongoing sanctions against Moscow. The dispute threatens to complicate Ukraine's relationship with European allies who may be seeking alternative energy arrangements. Zelensky's harsh rhetoric indicates he views any compromise on Russian oil transit as undermining the broader sanctions regime against Russia.