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Slovakia protests against Fico Maidan plot

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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.

byAlya Shandra

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byOlena Mukhina

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“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.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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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.

byOlena Mukhina

Slovakia protests against Russian influence

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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.

byAlya Shandra

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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…

byLesia Dubenko

"They won't do this," says Ukraine's energy chief as Slovakia threatens power cut

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“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.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

Zaporizhzhia's Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Plant march 2024

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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Putin ordered Fico to open “second energy front” against Ukraine, says Zelenskyy

Slovakia’s PM Robert Fico returned from Moscow with threats to halt power exports to Ukraine, which depends on Slovakia for 19% of its electricity since Russian missile attacks crippled its grid.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Slovak PM Fico blackmails Ukraine with power cuts over Russian gas transit ban

After Ukraine's transit ban, the pro-Russian Slovak PM has earlier visited Russian President Putin, trying to secure gas supplies.

byYuri Zoria

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Slovak PM accepts Putin’s invitation to Moscow Victory Day celebrations in 2025

Slovak leader confirms participation in annual Russian World War II victory commemoration.

byMaria Tril

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Slovak president Pellegrini denies all requests for citizens willing to join Ukrainian forces

The Slovak President's Office reaffirmed that citizens face criminal prosecution for joining foreign military forces without presidential authorization, as President Pellegrini rejected all pending applications, marking a departure from his predecessor's policy.

byVira Kravchuk

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Politico: Former Slovak leader calls PM Fico “treacherous ferret” over Russian TV appearance

Pro-Russian Fico criticized the Western support of Ukraine and expressed willingness to meet with Putin.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukraine and Slovakia PMs meet in Uzhhorod to discuss energy and infrastructure

Ukraine and Slovakia's heads of government met to discuss a range of issues, including support for President Zelenskyy's peace plan and the cooperation in infrastructure projects, the economy, and energy security, according to Shmyhal

byMaria Tril

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Slovak Pro-Russian PM Fico vows to block Ukraine’s NATO membership

He pledges to block Ukraine's NATO accession for as long as he's in office, which is until at least 2027.

byYuri Zoria

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Fico to convince Ukraine to keep gas transit after 2024

Ukraine has categorically rejected extending the contract with Gazprom for transit through its gas transportation system, which expires at the end of 2024.

byMaria Tril

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Slovakia’s Fico criticizes Ukraine’s oil transit ban in call with Shmyhal

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has lambasted Ukraine's decision to halt Russian oil transit, calling the move "nonsensical" during a call with his Ukrainian counterpart.

byMaria Tril