Russia to stop Kazakh oil flows to German refinery via Druzhba, Berlin says

In Germany on 22 April 2026, Berlin said Russia will stop Kazakh oil flowing to a German refinery through the Druzhba pipeline. Kazakhstan confirmed the suspension of its oil transit to Germany via Russia, and the German regulator said it had been informed that the transit would cease. Reuters reported that Russia confirmed the halt and said the flows will be diverted. The German-language headlines name the PCK refinery and the town of Schwedt as the destination.

Kazakhstan had earlier received informal word that transit through Druzhba was no longer possible. Kremlin spokesman Peskov said the details of supplies through the pipeline were currently being discussed. Kurier noted that Hungary was receiving oil again.