Poll reveals 14% of Slovaks want to join Russia
While 32.5% reject military neutrality if it harms living standards, 15% embrace it unconditionally.
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EU agrees on new Russia sanctions package targeting energy and finance
Ambassadors greenlight the 18th sanctions round ahead of formal Council approval: Malta and Slovakia dropped their vetoes after receiving key guarantees.
Germany asked to “lead Europe” and persuade Hungary on Russia sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says European unity is at stake as Hungary and Slovakia resist.
Hungary and Slovakia block new EU sanctions against Russia, Szijjártó says
Budapest’s justification for vetoing the sanctions is its desire to keep buying Russian oil. The FM also pledged to block all EU aid for Ukraine.
Eight detained in Slovakia over suspected € 7.4 mn military aid fraud to Ukraine
European prosecutors suspect rigged tenders and overpriced ammunition. Four defense ministry employees are among those in custody.
Russia builds power lines to exploit Ukraine’s largest nuclear plant it stole — but still can’t run it
With all six reactors in cold shutdown, Zaporizhzhia NPP remains a Russian radioactive hostage.
Hungary and Slovakia expand Russian fuel use while EU cuts imports
New findings show both countries increasing reliance on oil, gas, and nuclear fuel from Russia despite available alternatives.
Merz: Hungary and Slovakia could lose EU funds over pro-Russia stance
EU won’t tolerate Hungary and Slovakia blocking Russia sanctions, the German Chancellor says.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1171: Ukraine strikes Russian missiles before launch
Meanwhile, Russia's artillery production has far exceeded its needs for the Ukraine conflict, with Dutch intelligence reporting troop movements toward NATO borders.
WP: Putin’s Russia will never stop threatening West, says expert after Moscow’s Victory Day parade
Despite years of sanctions, two dozen world leaders attended Russia's Victory Day parade, allowing Putin to exploit divisions between Trump's America and Europe.
Slovakia’s Ammunition for Ukraine campaign smashes records, raising over € 5 million despite government’s stance
A grassroots initiative in Slovakia has defied the government’s pro-Russian stance, raising an unprecedented €5.1 million to fund ammunition for Ukraine.
EU bypasses Orbán’s veto to reaffirm support for Ukraine’s sovereignty
Hungary's veto power remains a significant obstacle for future EU decisions on Ukraine, requiring unanimous agreement in upcoming showdowns.
Slovakian cities erupt in anti-Fico protests again
Thousands of Slovakians continue biweekly protests against Prime Minister Fico's pro-Russian stance.
Slovakia’s pro-Russian PM accuses grandmother activist of plotting coup
Robert Fico accused pro-Ukrainian activist Lucia Stasselova of plotting a government overthrow based on her photo with a Georgian Legion commander.
Slovak poll shows highest regional support for Russian victory in Ukraine at 17%
A poll found 17% of Slovaks back Russia’s victory in Ukraine, far more than in neighboring Poland and Czechia.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.