Slovak Pro-Russain 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.
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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.
Slovak PM Fico claims his anti-Ukrainian stance sparked his assassination attempt
Slovak PM Fico, in his first speech since the assassination attempt, speculates that he was targeted for his anti-Ukraine position contradicting European mainstream.
Ukrainian forces detain Slovak mercenary fighting for Russia
Slovak citizen Jaroslav Galajčík, hired as Russian mercenary, captured by Ukrainian forces after fighting in the area of Lyman city, Donetsk Oblast.
Pro-Russian Slovak PM Fico shot, hospitalized after government meeting attack
Slovakia's pro-Russian PM Robert Fico was shot and hospitalized with an injury after an attack after a government meeting in central Slovakia, when approaching his supporters, local media reports.
Zelenskyy urges allies to speed up weapons supply at meeting with President of Slovakia Zuzana Čaputová in Kyiv
The leaders discussed military assistance and Ukraine's accession to the EU during a meeting in Kyiv.
Slovaks raise €4 mn for Ukrainian ammo procurement in Czechia
Slovak NGOs, opposing their Russia-friendly PM who refused military supplies to Ukraine, have raised over four million euros through an ongoing crowdfunding campaign to buy 2,692 artillery rounds from Czechia, aiming for delivery by summer's end.
Slovakia grants temporary protection to Ukrainian accused of running pro-Russian influence campaign
Slovakia offers refuge to Artem Marchevskyi, a long-standing ally of "Putin's man in Ukraine" Medvedchuk with vast experience in Russian propaganda
Slovaks raise over $ 3 mn for a Czech initiative to supply Ukraine with ammunition
In defiance of their government's stance, a crowdfunding campaign in Slovakia has raised over $ 3 million to purchase ammunition for Ukraine's military.
Slovaks join Czechia-led effort to supply Ukraine with ammo, defying Slovakia’s pro-Russian PM
In defiance of their Russia-friendly PM, Slovaks have launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise 1,000,000 euros for ammo for Ukraine, aligning with an international Czech-led initiative.