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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.