Slovakia threatens to veto EU’s €210bn Ukraine loan ahead of December summit
Fico calls the EU strategy “senseless killing” and invokes Trump’s peace efforts.
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Slovakia’s MiG-29 gift to Ukraine wasn’t illegal — prosecutor rejects pro-Russian Fico’s accusations
Officials confirmed that the aircraft transfer complied with the country's constitution and did not damage national interests.
Hungary plots anti-Ukraine axis with Slovakia and Czechia within the EU
Pro-Russian Orbán seeks to coordinate with Czechia’s Babiš and Slovakia’s Fico, potentially undermining EU support for Ukraine.
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.
Slovakia pledges $545,000 in energy gear for Ukraine
Slovakia will provide an additional $327,000 for school shelters in frontline areas, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said
Bratislava insists its 14th Ukraine aid package is humanitarian, not military
Slovakia's Defense Minister Robert Kaliňák said the delivery includes de-mining and energy-support gear aimed at civilians, not soldiers.
Anti‑Ukrainian ex‑PM Andrej Babiš’s party wins Czech election — Ukraine’s arms lifeline now hangs by a thread
The billionaire’s return puts Prague on a pro‑Russian path like Hungary and Slovakia, threatening to choke Kyiv’s supplies.
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
EU will try again to choke off Putin’s war machine with 18th sanction package this week, after Slovakia blew whole plan apart
Brussels stalls its 18th sanctions package as Slovakia demands Russian gas guarantees, leaving Moscow room to maneuver.
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.
Reality on the ground dictates Ukraine to cede some territory, claims Slovak defense minister
Robert Kaliniak acknowledged that Russia is an aggressor in the war but emphasized that "Ukraine will always share its largest border with the Russian Federation."
Ukrainian energy experts dismiss Slovak threats to cut power off over Russian gas transit ban
Ukraine can maintain stable electricity imports through existing connections with Poland, Hungary, and Romania in case of any potential loss of Slovak electricity supplies, as Russia targets Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
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.
Putin open to Slovak Fico offer to be neutral negotiation platform between Russia and Ukraine
As Ukraine prepares to cut off Russian gas transit to Europe at year's end, Slovak pro-Russian leader Robert Fico met with Putin to explore both peace negotiations and potential transit alternatives.
Zelenskyy accuses Slovak PM Fico of selling out to Putin
Ukraine's President denounced Fico's cooperation with Russia, revealing concerns about hidden payment schemes and deliberate efforts to maintain Russian energy dominance in Europe.
Pro-Russian Slovak PM Fico visits Putin as Ukraine refuses gas transit
Fico rushed to Moscow after Kyiv declared that Ukraine would not allow Moscow to earn additional billions from gas transit through Ukraine while continuing its aggression.
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.
Pro-Russian Slovak PM Fico describes Moscow visit for WWII Victory Day “an honour”
Robert Fico appeared on Russian state-funded TV calling it his “personal duty” to attend Russia's 2025 Victory Day celebrations.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 957: Slovak Prime Minister pledges electricity to Ukraine amid blackouts, Russia strikes two civilian ships in Odesa
Slovakia will provide emergency power to Ukraine amid blackouts caused by Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, however Ukraine will not renew its gas transit agreement with Russia despite Slovakia’s dependence on it. This week, Russia has already struck civilian ships carrying grain two times in Odesa port, threatening global food security.
Ukraine to end Russian gas transit deal despite Slovak Prime Minister’s plea
Minister Robert Fico's attempts to persuade Ukraine to maintain Russian oil and gas transit have been unsuccessful, as Ukraine reaffirms its commitment to ending the agreement with Russia.