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War in Ukraine
Fico called the cessation of Russian gas into his country via Ukraine “sabotage.”
Jan. 3
War in Ukraine
Suspended gas transit has early impact west of the Dniester; Renowned scientists among victims of New Year’s air strike; Ukraine says Russia suffered 427K casualties in 2024, as Russian gains taper.
Jan. 2
War in Ukraine
Putin says Fico, an outspoken opponent of EU support for Ukraine, has offered his country to host talks between Russia and Ukraine.
Dec. 27, 2024
War in Ukraine
Putin: Slovakia offers to host peace talks; Moscow’s drones kill two more civilians in occupied Donetsk region; Reuters reports that crashed Azerbaijan flight was shot down by Russian defenses.
Dec. 27, 2024
War in Ukraine
Germany sends Kyiv largest aid package to date; Slovaks protest their leader’s visit to the Kremlin; Ukrainian drones strike same Russian oil depot for second time in a month.
Dec. 24, 2024
Zelensky
Ukrainian leader hits out at Slovak PM for visiting Putin and opposing energy dependence on Russia.
Dec. 23, 2024
War in Ukraine
Over the weekend: Trump says Putin wants to meet ASAP to discuss ending the war; Slovak PM heads to the Kremlin on a surprise visit; and Ukraine appeals to UN after Russia accused of executing 5 POWS.
Dec. 23, 2024
EU
The package is targeted against those who provide support and services to Russia’s war effort and includes sanctions against 84 targets, made up of 54 individuals and 30 entities.
Dec. 17, 2024
War in Ukraine
The EU is at a turning point. Faced with Robert Fico’s obvious challenge to its values, the EU must take action against leaders within the Union who deliberately undermine it.
Nov. 12, 2024
War in Ukraine
Fico argued that cutting U.S. support for Ukraine “would lead to a solution,” claiming, “the war won’t end while the West massively supports Ukraine”—echoing narratives in pro-Russian propaganda.
Nov. 11, 2024
War in Ukraine
Despite not providing any evidence, Fico said that the EU has been undermining the Ukraine peace process since the start of the war.
Oct. 17, 2024
NATO
As Fico’s rhetoric plays into Putin’s hands while Orban seeks to undermine the EU from within, the stakes are too high for Europe to remain passive.
Oct. 9, 2024
War in Ukraine
Moscow denies US access to jailed 72-year-old American “mercenary”; Russia kills one in ship attack in Odesa; Trump allies who voted against hurricane relief now claim those funds were misdirected.
Oct. 8, 2024
NATO
Robert Fico reiterated his opposition to Ukraine joining the Alliance, which requires the unanimous approval of all member countries.
Oct. 7, 2024
War in Ukraine
Top official says Russia’s defensive in Kursk has been halted; Ukrainian regions ink direct partnerships with US states; In Slovakia, the foreign minister takes on a tall order on first foreign visit.
Sep. 19, 2024
UK
As Bratislava seems about to withdraw from the purchase of 12 US Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters, Kyiv is trying to secure the transfer of the aircraft to Ukraine.
Sep. 16, 2024