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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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Slovak PM Fico claims his anti-Ukrainian stance sparked his assassination attempt
Slovak PM Fico, in his first speech since the assassination attempt, speculates that he was targeted for his anti-Ukraine position contradicting European mainstream.