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Ukrainian, Slovak Prime Ministers outline bilateral priorities in first phone call
Denys Shmyhal and Robert Fico charted priority directions in their first conversation since Fico took office, focusing on key areas such as rebuilding, energy ties, and border crossings.
Slovak carriers block Ukrainian border checkpoint
Slovak truckers have initiated a blockade of truck traffic at the Vyšné Nemecké-Uzhhorod border crossing, the Ukrainian State Border Guard Service reported.
The Russian trace in the Polish trucker border blockade
The organizers of the Polish trucker strike at the Ukrainian border have close ties to Russia. They supported Russia's occupation of Crimea, and some voted against condemning Russian war crimes.
Ukraine Border Service: Ukraine-Slovakia border unblocked
Following a blockade by Slovak carriers, a Ukrainian-Slovak border checkpoint has resumed its scheduled truck crossings, with customs services reporting normal operations.
Slovak parliament confirms government promise to halt military aid to Ukraine
Slovakia's parliament approved Prime Minister Robert Fico's newly formed government along with its policy agenda, including a pledge to stop state military assistance to Ukraine.
Slovak truckers block Ukrainian border checkpoint
Slovak truckers begin a blockade at the Vyšné Nemecké-Uzhhorod checkpoint, mirroring the ongoing Polish truckers' strikes, both disrupting truck traffic crucial for trade and aid to Ukraine.
EU ambassador to Ukraine: “Working for a month in Ukraine feels like working for six months in another country”
Katarina Maternova, the newly appointed EU ambassador to Ukraine, highlighted that "Ukraine's made great changes since the start of the full-scale war."
Slovak carriers threaten to join Poland in blocking Ukrainian border on their side
The Slovak carriers union sent a letter to the Slovak Ministry of Transport to discuss the "same issue that Polish carriers have."
Slovakia informs NATO it won’t supply military aid to Ukraine
Slovak Defence Minister Kalinak tells NATO's Stoltenberg about Slovakia terminating Ukraine's military aid, with a stated focus on humanitarian and civilian support initiatives.
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.
Slovakia’s pro-Russian PM sets conditions to back Ukraine aid
Despite his pro-Russian rhetoric, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico says he will support ‘brutal financial aid’ to Ukraine…
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 611: Hungary, Slovakia oppose EU aid package for Ukraine as Germany steps up support
As Germany stepped up critical military support for Ukraine with naval drones and air defense systems, Hungary and Slovakia pushed back against the EU's proposed $52 billion allocation to Ukraine. Ukrainian forces meanwhile beat back Russian offensives near Andriivka and Verbove, retaining control of those areas.
Hungary, Slovakia oppose EU’s $52 bl allocation to Ukraine – Politico
Hungarian PM Orban and Slovakian PM Fico refused to allocate aid for Ukraine, arguing that 'EU support is not working' and citing 'concerns about corruption.'
Media: Slovakia to end military assistance to Ukraine
Bratislava will stop supplying Ukraine with weapons, limiting its support for its neighbor to “humanitarian and civilian aid,”…
Pro-Russian politician takes office as Slovakia’s PM
Robert Fico, the leader of the SMER party, has become Slovakia's new prime minister.
Slovak coalition agreement signals reducing support for Ukraine
The Slovak parties Smer-SD, Hlas, and the Slovak National Party signed a coalition agreement, while the anti-Ukrainian Smer-SD leader Robert Fico aims to accelerate the formation of a new government.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 590: Russia is relocating its Black Sea Fleet away from Crimea due to Ukrainian strikes
As Russia moves its Black Sea Fleet away from Crimea, Ukrainian forces claim minor gains near Bakhmut and Zaporizhzhia.
Slovakia halts military aid to Ukraine during government transition
After Robert Fico's party, which opposes military aid for Ukraine, won recent elections, Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová paused such aid, citing the need to respect the victorious party's position.
Fico will not become a second Orban: a view from Slovakia
It is too early to worry about the implications of the victory of Slovakia's pro-Kremlin politician Robert Fico on western aid to Ukraine, says Slovakian writer Mesik