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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

Robert Fico's ties with Russia exposed in hacked files

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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

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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Zelenskyy “strongly condemns” assassination attempt on Fico, wishes him speedy recovery

The Ukrainian President called the attack "horrible" & urged efforts to prevent violence becoming the norm. Fico was shot after a govt meeting & is in life-threatening condition.

byMaria Tril

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Pro-Russian Slovak PM Fico shot, hospitalized after government meeting attack

Slovakia's pro-Russian PM Robert Fico was shot and hospitalized with an injury after an attack after a government meeting in central Slovakia, when approaching his supporters, local media reports.

byYuri Zoria

protest in slovakia against foreign policy march 2024

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Slovaks raise over $ 3 mn for a Czech initiative to supply Ukraine with ammunition

In defiance of their government's stance, a crowdfunding campaign in Slovakia has raised over $ 3 million to purchase ammunition for Ukraine's military.

byMaria Tril

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Russian Aggression

Slovaks join Czechia-led effort to supply Ukraine with ammo, defying Slovakia’s pro-Russian PM

In defiance of their Russia-friendly PM, Slovaks have launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise 1,000,000 euros for ammo for Ukraine, aligning with an international Czech-led initiative.

byYuri Zoria

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Thousands of Slovakians came out against government’s pro-Russian policies

The protest was directed at Prime Minister Robert Fico's foreign policy, which has raised concerns among critics for its strong criticism of Europe's military aid to Ukraine and its push to renew Russian ties both culturally and politically.

byMaria Tril

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PM Shmyhal: Slovakia to support EUR 50 billion Ukraine Facility vetoed by Hungary

Despite Slovakia's PM Fico stopping military aid to Ukraine, he pledges not to join Hungary in blocking EU 50 billion euro aid package for Ukraine, per Ukraine's PM.

byYuri Zoria

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Slovakia to block Ukraine’s NATO membership, says PM Fico

Robert Fico believes that Ukraine's NATO membership could lead to a third world war.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Reuters: New Slovak government rejects military assistance package for Ukraine

Slovakia’s new government rejected a previously drafted military aid plan for Ukraine after a pledge of Prime Minister…

byOlena Mukhina

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Slovakia’s PM opposing Ukraine aid pledges no hindrance to private defense exports

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, opposing military aid to Ukraine, assures no interference with private defense exports for Kyiv.

byYuri Zoria

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Latest news Ukraine

Slovakia’s pro-Russian PM sets conditions to back Ukraine aid

Despite his pro-Russian rhetoric, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico says he will support ‘brutal financial aid’ to Ukraine…

byYuri Zoria

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Daily review

Russo-Ukrainian war, day 610: North Korea rises as key arms supplier to Russia alongside Iran

A new EU foreign policy draft names defeating Russia in Ukraine as a key goal. Meanwhile, North Korea has emerged as a vital arms supplier to Russia's armed forces in Ukraine.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Opinion

Fico will not become a second Orban: a view from Slovakia

It is too early to worry about the implications of the victory of Slovakia's pro-Kremlin politician Robert Fico on western aid to Ukraine, says Slovakian writer Mesik

byJuraj Mesik

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International

Who is Robert Fico? Slovak leader’s ties with Russia exposed in hacked files

An analysis of leaked emails reveals that populist Slovak leader Robert Fico developed close ties with Russia's energy sector to broker gas deals that advantaged Russia and lined his own pockets.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Daily review

Russo-Ukrainian war, day 585. Ukraine preps major Bakhmut offensive; Fico win clouds military aid

In preparation for a major operation to retake Bakhmut, Ukrainian forces struck Russian positions around the eastern city. The leader of Slovakia's newly elected ruling party Robert Fico campaigned on ending weapons transfers to Ukraine. Bipartisan US senators vowed to sustain essential aid for Kyiv after it was left out of a deal.

byEuromaidan Press Staff