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Kazakhstan Confirms Suspension of Oil Transit to Germany via Russia

By Dana Omirgazy on 22 April 2026

ASTANA – Kazakh Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov confirmed the suspension of Kazakh oil transit to Germany via Russia, citing technical constraints on the Russian side. Earlier reports suggested that transit through the Druzhba pipeline could be halted starting May 1. While no official notification has been received from Russia,...