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Homeless Ukrainian man may have been killed in Bratislava, Kyiv does not rule out ethnic hatred

Internal Affairs Bureau took over investigation of a homeless Ukrainian man's death following his detention by security guards and police in Bratislava.

byMaria Tril

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Orbán no longer alone: Rising nationalist wave in Central Europe threatens EU unity, aid for Ukraine

A surge of nationalist victories across Central Europe is creating new obstacles for EU aid to Ukraine, as leaders in Slovakia, Austria, Croatia, and Hungary align with Viktor Orbán's pro-Moscow stance amid mounting public frustration over war-related economic pressures.

byOlena Mukhina

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“Bratislava is not Moscow”: Zelenskyy backs mass protests in Slovakia against Fico

Tens of thousands of Slovaks took to the streets on 24 January, challenging Prime Minister Robert Fico's government and its perceived pro-Russian orientatio.

byMaria Tril

Slovakia protests against Fico Maidan plot

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Mass protests sweep Slovakia as PM Fico warns of “Maidan” scenario

Slovakia witnessed its largest demonstrations since independence as citizens pushed back against Prime Minister Robert Fico's warnings of a "Slovak Maidan," with protesters explicitly rejecting his attempts to align the country with Moscow.

byAlya Shandra

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Slovak opposition party leader meets Zelenskyy over energy crisis as PM Fico turns to Moscow

As Slovakia grapples with energy security following Ukraine's halt of Russian gas transit, opposition leader Šimečka seeks cooperation with Kyiv while Prime Minister Fico faces a no-confidence vote over his Moscow-friendly stance.

byOlena Mukhina

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Russia creates “axis of autocrats” in European states, Spiegel says

Russian influence extends deep into European politics with sophisticated propaganda strategy, while the West underestimates it, a study reveals.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byOlena Mukhina

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“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.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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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.

byOlena Mukhina

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1051: Slovakia plans Moscow visit despite protests

Meanwhile, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has unveiled plans for record-breaking drone production in 2025, emphasizing domestic manufacturing capabilities for frontline operations and maritime security.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Ukrainian opposition introduces bill to ban Russian oil transit

European Solidarity registered a draft law in the Parliament to terminate Russian oil transit through Ukraine, targeting revenue sources funding military operations.

byYuri Zoria

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

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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