Russia will halt deliveries of Kazakh oil to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline from May 1st, a decision that weakens Berlin's energy supply.
This measure, confirmed by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, directly affects the PCK Schwedt refinery, located near the German capital. This facility relies on Kazakh oil for approximately 17% of its supplies.
The refinery plays a strategic role, supplying a large portion of the fuel consumed in the Berlin and Brandenburg region. The disruption of these supplies therefore forces German authorities to quickly find alternative sources.
Berlin has indicated, however, that the production of refined products will not be immediately threatened, suggesting that alternative solutions are already being considered.
This decision comes in an already tense energy context, marked by disruptions linked to the war in the Middle East, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz.
Beyond its economic implications, this power cut underlines the persistence of geopolitical tensions between Russia and Europe, several years after the start of the war in Ukraine, and recalls the vulnerability of the continent's energy supply chains.
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