EU finally approves 19th Russian sanctions package, banning Russian LNG and more shadow fleet vessels
Slovakia lifted its holdout position after securing energy price guarantees from the European Commission.
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Orbán and Fico defy Trump, EU on Russian energy as bloc prepares tariff response
Brussels is preparing new tariffs targeting Russian crude through Budapest and Bratislava
Fico and Zelenskyy to discuss energy infrastructure in Uzhhorod
Ukraine's recent attacks on the Druzhba pipeline have prompted Slovak PM to arrange an urgent meeting with Ukrainian President in Uzhhorod on 5 Sept., marking their first face-to-face talks since Fico's return to power.
Slovakia PM Fico sparks Ukraine diplomatic row with “elephant and grass” war metaphor
Ukraine's FM issued a rebuke to Slovak PM after he compared Ukraine to "grass" that inevitably suffers when "elephants" fight, referencing the planned Trump-Putin summit on ending the war
This NATO defense minister tried to stop Russian propaganda. His country fell anyway
Slovakia proved democracy can be bought with fake news, Martin Sklenar reveals
Hungary and Slovakia expand Russian fuel use while EU cuts imports
New findings show both countries increasing reliance on oil, gas, and nuclear fuel from Russia despite available alternatives.
Pro-Russian Simion leads Romanian election first round, criticizes arms supplies to Ukraine
After winning the first election round, Simion, sanctioned by Ukraine, urges a Trump-style ceasefire in Ukraine, criticizes weapons aid as allegedly harmful to Europe.
EU bypasses Orbán’s veto to reaffirm support for Ukraine’s sovereignty
Hungary's veto power remains a significant obstacle for future EU decisions on Ukraine, requiring unanimous agreement in upcoming showdowns.
Slovakia’s pro-Russian PM accuses grandmother activist of plotting coup
Robert Fico accused pro-Ukrainian activist Lucia Stasselova of plotting a government overthrow based on her photo with a Georgian Legion commander.
Mass protests sweep Slovakia as PM Fico warns of “Maidan” scenario
Slovakia witnessed its largest demonstrations since independence as citizens pushed back against Prime Minister Robert Fico's warnings of a "Slovak Maidan," with protesters explicitly rejecting his attempts to align the country with Moscow.
Russia creates “axis of autocrats” in European states, Spiegel says
Russian influence extends deep into European politics with sophisticated propaganda strategy, while the West underestimates it, a study reveals.
Slovak opposition to launch vote of no-confidence vote after Fico’s pro-Moscow gas claims
A coalition of pro-Western Slovak parties moves to remove Prime Minister Fico from power as his recent meeting with Putin and gas policy decisions spark critisism.
“Let’s meet at Ukraine border and discuss Russian gas,” Slovak PM says. “Come to Kyiv on Friday,” Zelenskyy replies
Robert Fico wants to renew halted Russian gas transit via Ukraine to Slovakia.
Zelenskyy: Slovakia’s Fico refused help during Russian gas transit halt, chose Moscow
Slovakia's prime minister rejects Ukrainian assistance and threatens to block EU aid packages following Kyiv's decision to stop Russian gas transit.
Thousands of Slovaks protest Fico’s pro-Russian stance as Ukraine tensions rise
After weeks of controversial moves toward Moscow, thousands of Slovaks are pushing back against Prime Minister Robert Fico's apparent pivot away from traditional Western allies.
Politico: Russian gas cutoff leaves Slovakia stable despite Fico’s fearmongering
Experts dismissed PM's warnings of crises, noting Slovakia’s preparation for Russian gas transit’s end and stable reserve levels above seasonal averages.
Slovak premier threatens Ukrainian refugees as gas transit stops
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced that he is mulling over a response to Ukraine's decision to cut…
“They won’t do this,” says Ukraine’s energy chief as Slovakia threatens power cut
A Russian gas transit deal expiring in January 2025 has sparked threats from Slovakia to cut power exports to Ukraine, but alternative suppliers are already lining up.
Poland stands ready for Ukraine power backup if Slovakia cuts supply, Bloomberg sources say
Slovakia's Russian oil imports via Ukraine's Druzhba pipeline may face potential suspension if Bratislava cuts electricity supplies to Kyiv.
Ukraine MFA answers Fico’s power cut threats: Slovak PM sides with Russia
Ukraine pays Slovakia for the supplies, which are necessitated by Russia’s attacks on energy infrastructure, the ministry said.