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.
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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.
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.
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
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.
Ukraine and Slovakia agree on East European energy hub
The new agreement, East European energy hub, focused on gas storage and nuclear cooperation.
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.
Slovak president calls for increased border radiation monitoring
Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has announced plans to increase radiation monitoring at the Ukrainian border following warnings from President Zelenskyy about potential Russian attacks on nuclear facilities.
Ukraine offered six European countries assistance in overcoming consequences of floods
Ukraine's offer of rescue assistance signals a growing recognition of the need for international cooperation in the face of intensifying climate-related disasters.
Hungary, Slovakia’s request for EU talks on Ukraine’s Lukoil transit ban turned down
The EU has rejected Hungary and Slovakia's request for discussions on Ukraine's Lukoil transit ban, stating the sanctions do not impact oil transit security via the Druzhba pipeline as long as Lukoil is not the oil's formal owner.
First Slovak volunteer allegedly killed in action in Ukraine
Slovak volunteer Rastislav Gajdošík has likely been killed in action on Ukrainian front lines, Denník N reported. Currently,…
European Commission stalls on Hungary-Slovakia request over Ukraine’s Lukoil sanctions
The European Commission has delayed its decision on Hungary and Slovakia's plea for EU intervention in their dispute over Ukraine's Lukoil sanctions, with both countries, exempt from the EU-wide Russian oil ban. No EU member states reportedly support their position.
Slovakia boosts ammunition production, indirectly aiding Ukraine despite official stance
Slovakia increases ammunition production, aiding Ukraine indirectly while officially opposing military assistance, aiming for economic growth through defense industry.
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.
Slovakia and Hungary say Ukraine suspended transit of oil from Lukoil
In particular, Slovak oil transportation operator Transpetrol said on Thursday 18 July that deliveries from Lukoil have stopped, but deliveries from other Russian exporters are coming in.
Ukrainian national football team achieves its first victory at Euro 2024
Now, Ukraine is once again vying for a spot in the round of 16. The decisive match against Belgium will take place on Tuesday, 25 June.
European voters head to polls in Latvia, Malta, Slovakia
Three more European Union countries launched European Parliamentary elections on Saturday, with Latvia, Malta and Slovakia joining several nations that began voting earlier.