What did Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov say about the current status of Druzhba pipeline oil supply discussions?

Dmitry Peskov stated that 'technical details of oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline are being discussed at a corporate level' and emphasized that this is 'rather, a corporate matter', adding that he does not know the details because 'there should have been a request for pumping' and that contacts are maintained through corporate channels.

Which company did Peskov specifically name as involved in the Druzhba pipeline oil supply matter, and what was his characterization of its role?

Peskov specifically named Hungary's oil group MOL (MOLB.BU), saying 'MOL is also involved in this matter', and clarified that coordination with MOL occurs 'through corporate channels', reinforcing that the issue falls under corporate-level negotiations rather than governmental or diplomatic oversight.

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