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Fico and Zelenskyy to discuss energy infrastructure in Uzhhorod

Ukraine's recent attacks on the Druzhba pipeline have prompted Slovak PM to arrange an urgent meeting with Ukrainian President in Uzhhorod on 5 Sept., marking their first face-to-face talks since Fico's return to power.

byMaria Tril

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Slovakia PM Fico sparks Ukraine diplomatic row with “elephant and grass” war metaphor

Ukraine's FM issued a rebuke to Slovak PM after he compared Ukraine to "grass" that inevitably suffers when "elephants" fight, referencing the planned Trump-Putin summit on ending the war

byMaria Tril

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Interview

This NATO defense minister tried to stop Russian propaganda. His country fell anyway

Slovakia proved democracy can be bought with fake news, Martin Sklenar reveals

byAlya Shandra

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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Pro-Russian Simion leads Romanian election first round, criticizes arms supplies to Ukraine

After winning the first election round, Simion, sanctioned by Ukraine, urges a Trump-style ceasefire in Ukraine, criticizes weapons aid as allegedly harmful to Europe.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byYuri Zoria

Slovakia protests against Fico Maidan plot

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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.

byAlya Shandra

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Russia creates “axis of autocrats” in European states, Spiegel says

Russian influence extends deep into European politics with sophisticated propaganda strategy, while the West underestimates it, a study reveals.

byYuri Zoria

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Slovak opposition to launch vote of no-confidence vote after Fico’s pro-Moscow gas claims

A coalition of pro-Western Slovak parties moves to remove Prime Minister Fico from power as his recent meeting with Putin and gas policy decisions spark critisism.

byOlena Mukhina

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“Let’s meet at Ukraine border and discuss Russian gas,” Slovak PM says. “Come to Kyiv on Friday,” Zelenskyy replies

Robert Fico wants to renew halted Russian gas transit via Ukraine to Slovakia.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Latest news Ukraine

Zelenskyy: Slovakia’s Fico refused help during Russian gas transit halt, chose Moscow

Slovakia's prime minister rejects Ukrainian assistance and threatens to block EU aid packages following Kyiv's decision to stop Russian gas transit.

byOlena Mukhina

Slovakia protests against Russian influence

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Thousands of Slovaks protest Fico’s pro-Russian stance as Ukraine tensions rise

After weeks of controversial moves toward Moscow, thousands of Slovaks are pushing back against Prime Minister Robert Fico's apparent pivot away from traditional Western allies.

byAlya Shandra

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Latest news Ukraine

Politico: Russian gas cutoff leaves Slovakia stable despite Fico’s fearmongering

Experts dismissed PM's warnings of crises, noting Slovakia’s preparation for Russian gas transit’s end and stable reserve levels above seasonal averages.

byYuri Zoria

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Slovak premier threatens Ukrainian refugees as gas transit stops

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced that he is mulling over a response to Ukraine’s decision to cut…

byLesia Dubenko

"They won't do this," says Ukraine's energy chief as Slovakia threatens power cut

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“They won’t do this,” says Ukraine’s energy chief as Slovakia threatens power cut

A Russian gas transit deal expiring in January 2025 has sparked threats from Slovakia to cut power exports to Ukraine, but alternative suppliers are already lining up.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

Zaporizhzhia's Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Plant march 2024

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Poland stands ready for Ukraine power backup if Slovakia cuts supply, Bloomberg sources say

Slovakia's Russian oil imports via Ukraine's Druzhba pipeline may face potential suspension if Bratislava cuts electricity supplies to Kyiv.

byYuri Zoria

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Latest news Ukraine

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.

byYuri Zoria

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Latest news Ukraine

Putin ordered Fico to open “second energy front” against Ukraine, says Zelenskyy

Slovakia’s PM Robert Fico returned from Moscow with threats to halt power exports to Ukraine, which depends on Slovakia for 19% of its electricity since Russian missile attacks crippled its grid.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Latest news Ukraine

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.

byYuri Zoria

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Fico and Zelenskyy to discuss energy infrastructure in Uzhhorod

Slovakia PM Fico sparks Ukraine diplomatic row with “elephant and grass” war metaphor

This NATO defense minister tried to stop Russian propaganda. His country fell anyway

Hungary and Slovakia expand Russian fuel use while EU cuts imports

Pro-Russian Simion leads Romanian election first round, criticizes arms supplies to Ukraine

EU bypasses Orbán’s veto to reaffirm support for Ukraine’s sovereignty

Slovakia’s pro-Russian PM accuses grandmother activist of plotting coup

Mass protests sweep Slovakia as PM Fico warns of “Maidan” scenario

Russia creates “axis of autocrats” in European states, Spiegel says

Slovak opposition to launch vote of no-confidence vote after Fico’s pro-Moscow gas claims

“Let’s meet at Ukraine border and discuss Russian gas,” Slovak PM says. “Come to Kyiv on Friday,” Zelenskyy replies

Zelenskyy: Slovakia’s Fico refused help during Russian gas transit halt, chose Moscow

Thousands of Slovaks protest Fico’s pro-Russian stance as Ukraine tensions rise

Politico: Russian gas cutoff leaves Slovakia stable despite Fico’s fearmongering

Slovak premier threatens Ukrainian refugees as gas transit stops

“They won’t do this,” says Ukraine’s energy chief as Slovakia threatens power cut

Poland stands ready for Ukraine power backup if Slovakia cuts supply, Bloomberg sources say

Ukraine MFA answers Fico’s power cut threats: Slovak PM sides with Russia

Putin ordered Fico to open “second energy front” against Ukraine, says Zelenskyy

Slovak PM Fico blackmails Ukraine with power cuts over Russian gas transit ban

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