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.
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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.
Slovak PM Fico blackmails Ukraine with power cuts over Russian gas transit ban
After Ukraine's transit ban, the pro-Russian Slovak PM has earlier visited Russian President Putin, trying to secure gas supplies.
Putin open to Slovak Fico offer to be neutral negotiation platform between Russia and Ukraine
As Ukraine prepares to cut off Russian gas transit to Europe at year's end, Slovak pro-Russian leader Robert Fico met with Putin to explore both peace negotiations and potential transit alternatives.
Zelenskyy accuses Slovak PM Fico of selling out to Putin
Ukraine's President denounced Fico's cooperation with Russia, revealing concerns about hidden payment schemes and deliberate efforts to maintain Russian energy dominance in Europe.
Germany to transfer equipment repair center for Armed Forces of Ukraine from Slovakia
This development could impact the speed and efficiency of returning repaired equipment to Ukraine's front lines.
US, Germany “not ready” to invite Ukraine to NATO, alliance source says
Meanwhile, Hungary and Slovakia, under pro-Russian leadership, oppose extending a NATO invitation to Ukraine, the source says.
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.
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.
