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
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Who is Robert Fico? Slovak leader’s ties with Russia exposed in hacked files
An analysis of leaked emails reveals that populist Slovak leader Robert Fico developed close ties with Russia's energy sector to broker gas deals that advantaged Russia and lined his own pockets.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 585. Ukraine preps major Bakhmut offensive; Fico win clouds military aid
In preparation for a major operation to retake Bakhmut, Ukrainian forces struck Russian positions around the eastern city. The leader of Slovakia's newly elected ruling party Robert Fico campaigned on ending weapons transfers to Ukraine. Bipartisan US senators vowed to sustain essential aid for Kyiv after it was left out of a deal.
Pro-Russian politician Robert Fico’s party wins Slovakia’s parliamentary election
The party's leader campaigned to end military aid to Ukraine.
Ukraine to receive crowdfunded demining vehicle from Slovakia
The Božena-5 is a remote-controlled tracked vehicle designed to destroy anti-personnel and anti-tank mines. It can withstand blasts equivalent to 9kg of TNT.
Ukraine to sue Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia over grain ban
Kyiv plans WTO action against three EU countries over the restrictions, Ukraine's Trade Representative Taras Kachka told POLITICO. Earlier, Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia imposed their own bans on Ukrainian grain following the EU Commission's decision to end its restrictions.
Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia prolong unilateral restrictions on Ukrainian grain imports, defying EU
This happens despite the European Commission's decision to lift the embargo on imports of Ukrainian produce. Bulgaria has lifted its ban and Romania is still on the fence
Slovak military chief visits Ukrainian Forces
The head of Slovakia's armed forces visited Ukrainian troops fighting in south as the Ukrainian top brass praised the effectiveness of the Slovak-donated weaponry.
Slovakia to transfer 16 additional Zuzana 2 howitzers to Ukraine “soon” – Slovak President Čaputová
President Čaputová said that a contract for the supply of 16 155mm self-propelled Zuzana 2 Gun Howitzers to…
Moldova considers banning Ukrainian grain imports
The government of Moldova, Ukraine's neighboring country, is considering joining an EU ban on Ukrainian grain, the Agriculture…
Czech Republic and Ukraine to start joint production of fighter jets, Petr Pavel says
The Czech defense industry has prepared six projects for military cooperation with Ukraine, the President of the Czech…
EU countries to withdraw unilateral restrictions against Ukraine’s food exports, Dombrovskis says
The European Commission has reached an agreement with five countries of the European Union regarding Ukraine's food products,…
Slovakia becomes third EU country to temporarily ban Ukrainian grain imports
Slovakia's government has temporarily banned the import of grain and some other agricultural products from Ukraine, making it…
Slovakia approves sending 13 Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine
On 17 March, Slovak Prime Minister Eduard Heger reported on Twitter that the government of Slovakia approved sending…
Slovak defense minister says time for Slovakia to approve sending MiG-29s to Ukraine
In his interview with CNN, Polish President Andrzej Duda reiterated Poland's readiness to hand over the country's remaining…
Slovakia considering giving Ukraine 10 of its 11 Soviet-made MiG-29 planes
Amid renewed appeals to Western countries for fighter jets for Ukraine, Slovakia is considering giving Ukraine 10 of…
Slovak government says parliament must decide on jets delivery to Ukraine
The delivery of Slovak Soviet-made MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine must first be discussed in the National Council,…
Slovak parliament declares Russia to be a state sponsor of terrorism
Following the atrocities carried out by Russia against Ukrainian civilians, lawmakers of Slovakia have recognized Russia as a…
Slovakia ready to discuss the transfer of its MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine
Slovakia is ready to discuss the transfer of its MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine, Slovak Defense Minister Jaroslav Naď…
Slovakia sends Ukraine the eighth Zuzana 2 howitzer
European Pravda reports that Slovakia has delivered the eighth Zuzana 2 self-propelled artillery system to Ukraine. This delivery…