Belarus ready to resume transit of Russian oil to Poland, Ukraine

Belarus is ready to resume transit of oil from Russia towards Poland and Ukraine via the Russian Druzhba pipeline after it receives confirmation from both countries, Belarusian news agency BelTA said on Monday, citing Belarus state energy group Belneftekhim. According to the Reuters news agency, which also quotes Belneftekhim, Russian oil transmission to Ukraine would resume from Monday, and to Poland - before midnight. Poland and Ukraine have suspended imports of Russian oil via the pipeline due to contamination.