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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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Slovakia to maintain vital power supply to Ukraine despite PM Fico claims

Private energy traders and EU regulations ensure continued power flow to Ukraine.

byOlena Mukhina

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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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ISW: Ukraine’s gas transit halt to cost Gazprom $6 billion as Turkstream becomes only route to EU

Gazprom is likely exploiting the halt of gas transit through Ukraine to engineer an artificial energy crisis and destabilize Moldova, ISW states.

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

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“Historic event”: Ukraine halts Russian gas flow to Europe

Ukrainian government emphasized the move's strategic importance in limiting Russia's war financing capabilities.

byVira Kravchuk

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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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.

byVira Kravchuk

slovak pm fico blackmails ukraine power cuts over russian gas transit ban prime minister robert video published 27 after ukraine's pro-russian has earlier visited president putin trying secure supplies electricity

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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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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.

byVira Kravchuk

zelenskyy accuses slovak pm fico selling out putin slovakia's pro-russian robert 2024 european union ukraine news ukrainian reports

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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.

byYuri Zoria

Panzerhaubitze 2000, illustrative image. Photo via Wikimedia.

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Germany to transfer equipment repair center for Armed Forces of Ukraine from Slovakia

This development could impact the speed and efficiency of returning repaired equipment to Ukraine's front lines.

byBenjamin Looijen

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US, Germany “not ready” to invite Ukraine to NATO, alliance source says

Meanwhile, Hungary and Slovakia, under pro-Russian leadership, oppose extending a NATO invitation to Ukraine, the source says.

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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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.

byVira Kravchuk

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Politico: Seven NATO members oppose immediate membership invitation for Ukraine

US, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, Belgium, Slovenia, and Spain are slow-walking Ukraine's request for the immediate invitation, despite Zelenskyy's insistence on wartime invitation necessity

byYuri Zoria

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Ukraine receives artillery shells funded by a Slovak crowdfunding initiative

Ukraine has received 122 tons of artillery shells, funded by 4 million euros from 70,000 Slovak citizens, after official Bratislava completely cut off military aid for Ukraine.

byYuri Zoria