Robert Fico

Slovakia resumes issuing tourist visas to Russian nationals

Slovakia resumed issuing tourist visas to Russian citizens on Aug. 29, Slovak newspaper Pravda reported. Bratislava has been denying Russian tourist visa applications since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

29 August 2025, 11:45 PM

Ukraine is ‘grass in a fight between elephants’ ahead of Trump-Putin meeting – Fico

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, commenting on the upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, compared Ukraine to “grass in a fight between elephants,” European Pravda reported on Aug. 10.

10 August 2025, 04:39 PM

Slovakia unblocks 18th EU sanctions package against Russia

Slovakia will no longer block the adoption of the European Union’s 18th sanctions package against Russia after receiving guarantees from the European Commission regarding gas prices, PM Robert Fico said, Dennik N outlet wrote on July 17.

18 July 2025, 07:50 AM

Slovakia continues to veto EU’s new Russia sanctions

The European Commission has failed to persuade Slovakia to drop its opposition to EU’s proposed 18th package of sanctions against Russia, Reuters reported on July 15.

15 July 2025, 10:31 PM

EU offers Slovakia trade-off to approve sanctions - PM Fico

The European Commission offered Slovakia “guarantees” concerning the phase-out of Russian gas in exchange for voting for the 18th sanctions package, Slovak PM Robert Fico said, TASR local outlet wrote on July 14.

15 July 2025, 10:14 AM

Kyiv expects EU to adopt 18th Russia sanctions package this week

EU member states will likely agree 18th package of sanctions against Moscow within days, overcoming resistance from Slovakia and Hungary, Ukraine’s Deputy PM for European Integration, Olha Stefanishyna, said on July 7.

8 July 2025, 12:49 AM

EU overcomes Slovakia’s resistance to 18th Russia sanctions package

EU’s 18th package of sanctions against Moscow could soon be adopted, since Brussels gave Slovakia the assurances it sought on energy supply, RFE/RL reporter Rikard Jozwiak said on July 3.

4 July 2025, 12:53 AM

Slovakia's PM Fico seeking EU delay on Russia sanctions vote over gas concerns

Slovakia will request a delay in the EU’s vote on new sanctions against Russia until concerns over Russian gas supplies are addressed, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on June 15, according to Denník N.

15 June 2025, 05:55 PM

Far-right rise in Romania threatens EU unity on Ukraine

The hard-right ultranationalist candidate George Simion's potential victory in the Romanian presidential election may lead to the formation of an anti-Ukrainian bloc within the European Union, Politico reported on May 15.

16 May 2025, 11:03 AM

Slovak opposition slams Fico’s visit to Moscow

Slovakia’s opposition has denounced Prime Minister Robert Fico’s visit to Moscow as a “disgrace” and a “betrayal” of national interests, the Slovak outlet Noviny reported on May 9.

9 May 2025, 05:02 PM

May 9 in Moscow: What foreign leaders like Xi hope to get from Putin

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and other foreign guests attending Moscow’s May 9 parade will receive symbolic gifts from Vladimir Putin, former Russian lawmaker Ilya Ponomarev told Radio NV on May 7.

7 May 2025, 08:00 PM

Fico slams EU plan to ditch Russian gas

Slovakia has joined Hungary in rejecting the European Commission’s proposed roadmap to phase out Russian energy imports, with Prime Minister Robert Fico warning the consequences would hurt the European Union more than Russia, Dennik N reported on May 7.

7 May 2025, 02:44 PM

Ukraine embassy refutes Fico’s accusations in Moscow parade row

Ukraine’s Embassy in Slovakia rejected Prime Minister Robert Fico’s claim that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy threatened leaders planning to attend Moscow’s May 9 parade, clarifying that Kyiv warned of potential Russian provocations, the embassy said in a Facebook post.

5 May 2025, 05:56 PM

India’s defense minister cancels May 9 Moscow parade trip, following Modi’s lead

Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has decided not to attend Russia’s May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow, joining Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in skipping the event, India Today reported on May 3.

4 May 2025, 10:17 AM

Fico, planning to attend Putin’s May 9 parade, falls ill and cancels events in Slovakia — media

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who intends to travel to Moscow for Vladimir Putin’s military parade on May 9, has fallen ill and canceled several public appearances in Slovakia in recent weeks, according to local media outlet tvnoviny.sk on May 3.

3 May 2025, 10:41 PM

Slovakia accused of breaching contracts in Ukraine arms deliveries

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has launched an investigation into financial damages to the European Union stemming from Slovakia’s provision of weapons to Ukraine, Slovak outlet Aktuality reported on April 28, citing European prosecutor Juraj Novocký.

28 April 2025, 12:48 PM

Fico threatens to veto new EU sanctions against Russia

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has said his country may veto further European sanctions against Russia if they undermine the peace process in Ukraine, Aktuality.sk reported on March 20.

20 March 2025, 04:17 PM

Fico urges EU to step in as Romania’s election scandal unfolds

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has called on the European Commission to take a clear position regarding Romania’s elections and the situation involving pro-Russian candidate Călin Georgescu, he wrote on Facebook on March 11.

11 March 2025, 10:13 AM

Slovakia wants Ukraine to resume gas transit to show gratitude to EU

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico is pressing for Ukraine to restart Russian gas transit as a “gesture of gratitude” if the European Union continues its aid, Slovak President Peter Pellegrini said after the Slavkov format summit, news outlet Aktuality reported on March 5.

6 March 2025, 02:51 PM

Hungary blocks EU’s €20 billion military aid for Ukraine

Hungary has thrown up another roadblock in Europe’s efforts to support Ukraine, blocking a proposed €20 billion military aid package, Politico reported on March 4, citing a draft of the European Council’s conclusions.

4 March 2025, 10:30 AM

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