Contents tagged with Slovakia
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Slovakia's PM threatens to block EU aid to Ukraine over gas dispute
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has made headlines with his threat to veto further European Union financial aid to Ukraine. The announcement came in response to Ukraine's decision to halt the transit of Russian gas. Fico expressed this bold stance in a Facebook video statement, emphasizing his role as Slovakia's prime minister and not, as he put it, a "Ukrainian servant."
The gas transit, critical to European energy supply, came to a standstill on January 1, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. Kyiv time. …
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Slovakian PM Fico blames Kyiv for €1.5 billion loss amid energy talks with Moscow
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has reported that his country has lost €1.5 billion due to actions by Kyiv. Despite this, he assures that Moscow remains willing to supply gas to Europe, if not for Ukrainian resistance. Fico stated that he received guarantees from the Kremlin that Slovakia would still receive Russian gas.
It turns out Slovakia can obtain the necessary fuel without using the pipeline through Ukraine, sourcing it via Hungary and the "Turkish Stream". Speaking about the …
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Ukraine faces electricity import uncertainty as Slovakia ponders supply cuts
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has emphasized that other European Union countries can aid Ukraine in tackling its electricity deficit. The nation might soon halt importing a fifth of its foreign-arrived electricity, which has been crucial for stabilizing its energy system. To address this impending shortfall, Zelensky stressed the need to collaborate with other EU member states. He discussed power capacity deficits and Ukraine's strategic actions during an evening address posted on his …
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Zelensky condemns Slovak PM's threats as Kremlin-linked energy tensions escalate
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has strongly condemned the threats from Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, stating they align with Kremlin's alleged orders to "open a second energy front". Zelensky addressed the situation following Fico's threats to cut off critical electricity supplies to Ukraine this winter amid ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine’s power infrastructure. He claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin allegedly instructed Fico to launch an energy attack against …
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Slovak PM Fico criticizes Ukrainian policy during Moscow visit, warns of risks to energy supply
In a surprising diplomatic maneuver, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has made his way to Moscow, ostensibly to discuss the ongoing situation concerning Ukraine. This move comes even as President-elect Donald Trump claims Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks a meeting with him over Ukraine-related negotiations.
However, while the American leader focuses on peace negotiations, Fico appears primarily concerned with securing Slovakia's gas supplies and negotiating prices rather than ending …
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Slovak PM Fico warns of retaliation if Ukraine stops Russian gas transit
Robert Fico, the Prime Minister of Slovakia, has issued a stern warning to Ukraine, threatening "retaliatory measures" should Kyiv decide to stop the transit of Russian natural gas to Europe. Fico, whose country remains heavily reliant on Russian energy, expressed concern over the potential material damage to Slovakia's economy.
Official Bratislava will consider "retaliatory measures" if Kyiv ceases the flow of natural gas from Russia to Europe, as reported by Bloomberg, citing a statement …
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Ukraine offers gas transit to Slovakia in 2025, excluding Russian supplies
Ukraine has reaffirmed its readiness to transit gas to Slovakia even in 2025, but with a stringent caveat: the gas must not be of Russian origin. In a development that follows Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's assertions about continued reliance on the Ukrainian pipeline in 2025, Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has been clear that Kyiv is prepared to supply EU countries with any gas that is not Russian. He emphasized the conclusion of the current transit agreement, stating, "From …
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Slovakia's PM warns of potential Western betrayal of Ukraine, citing parallels to Munich Agreement
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico has expressed concern that the West might ultimately decide to abandon Ukraine, drawing parallels to the 1938 Munich Agreement. In an interview with Brazil's Folha de S.Paulo, Fico stated that the West could tire of the ongoing war in Ukraine and agree to its division. "I fear the moment when the West says, 'It didn't work out, so let's sacrifice Ukraine. Remember the 1938 Munich Agreement, where Czechoslovakia was sacrificed. I am very afraid of that," he …
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Ukraine sets firm preconditions for Slovakia's gas transit amid looming agreement expiry with Russia
As the expiration of their gas transit agreement with Moscow approaches, Ukraine has imposed strict conditions on Azerbaijan and Slovakia regarding the transport of gas through its territory. Kyiv insists on security terms before allowing continued gas transit, which becomes a pressing matter as their current agreement with Moscow is set to lapse at the end of this year—with no plans for renewal.
Several European consumers, including Slovakia, Hungary, and Austria, are keen on maintaining …
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Slovak PM Fico seeks extension of Russian gas transit through Ukraine
As Slovakia braces for potential disruptions in oil and gas deliveries from Ukraine in early 2025, Prime Minister Robert Fico has launched efforts to persuade Kyiv to maintain transit of Russian gas, according to a report by Aktuality. Fico underlined that Slovakia does not stand in the way of Ukraine’s ambition to join the European Union.
In a high-stakes initiative aimed at averting energy supply challenges, Fico plans to use a joint government meeting between Slovakia and Ukraine on October …