Robert Fico

Slovak-Ukrainian power deal stands firm despite Fico’s cut off play

Slovak state-owned operator SEPS will continue to provide electricity supplies under a contract with the Ukrainian power grid operator Ukrenergo despite threats from the country's prime minister, Robert Fico, to cut off supplies to Kyiv, the Czech news outlet iRozhlas reported on Jan. 3.

6 January 2025, 11:51 AM

Shmyhal announces new model for Ukraine’s gas transmission system

Ukraine will implement a new operational model for its gas transmission system in 2025, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced during a Cabinet meeting on Jan. 3.

3 January 2025, 02:18 PM

Ukrainian Foreign Ministry responds to the halt of Russian gas transit

Ukraine has blocked Russian gas transit, depriving Vladimir Putin of a key influence over Europe, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Jan. 2.

2 January 2025, 11:28 PM

Slovakia slams Zelenskyy’s statement on Fico and the 'second energy front'

Slovakia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's statement regarding the alliance between Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and Vladimir Putin on Dec. 30.

30 December 2024, 08:55 PM

Slovak PM Fico criticizes Zelenskyy in letter to EU over Ukraine stopping Russian gas transit in 2025

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico criticized Ukraine's decision to halt Russian gas transit in 2025 in an open letter to European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, published on Facebook on Dec. 30.

30 December 2024, 11:34 AM

Zelenskyy responds to Slovak PM’s threats on electricity supplies to Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded on Dec. 28 on X to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s threats to halt emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine, accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin of tasking Fico with opening a “second energy front” at Slovakia’s expense.

28 December 2024, 03:32 PM

Slovak Prosecutor General to review Fico’s Moscow visit for legal compliance

Slovakia’s Prosecutor General’s Office will review Prime Minister Robert Fico’s visit to Moscow for compliance with the law, Aktuality reported on Dec. 27.

27 December 2024, 04:05 PM

Slovak President considers official visit to Ukraine after gas transit talks

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini said he may visit Ukraine after gas transit talks and an assessment of the war situation, Správy RTVS reported on Dec. 27.

27 December 2024, 02:35 PM

Putin’s plan to create Orbán and Fico clones: What went wrong

The gas trade sanctions currently in place in Europe were imposed by Russia itself in 2022.

26 December 2024, 07:45 PM

Putin's meeting with Fico aims to undermine Western support for Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin used his meeting with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to advance Russia's campaign to undermine Western support for Ukraine, according to the Dec. 23 report of the U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

24 December 2024, 11:37 AM

Zelenskyy slams Fico’s Moscow visit: betrayal of national interests

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s visit to Moscow proved he prioritized personal and shadowy interests over his nation’s welfare, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his evening address on Dec. 23.

24 December 2024, 08:05 AM

Zelenskyy criticizes Slovak PM’s visit to Moscow

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico on Dec. 22 for securing gas discounts from Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, instead of joining European efforts for energy independence, calling it a payment of sovereignty or shadow schemes.

23 December 2024, 08:04 PM

Putin and Fico discuss gas transit and international agenda in Kremlin meeting

Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in the Kremlin on Dec. 22, Russian propaganda news agency TASS reports. The meeting focused on gas transit and international agenda.

23 December 2024, 12:51 PM

Slovak Prime Minister Fico to meet Putin in Russia – Vucic

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will travel to Moscow for a meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin on Dec. 23, Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic said, according to Pink TV on Dec. 20.

21 December 2024, 02:40 PM

Slovakia’s Fico warns of ‘serious conflict’ over possible gas transit halt through Ukraine

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has warned that halting gas transit through Ukraine to Slovakia could lead to a “serious conflict,” Interfax-Ukraine reported on Dec. 20.

21 December 2024, 10:29 AM

Ukraine’s gas transit deal with Russia expires soon and won’t be renewed — Shmyhal

The natural gas transit agreement between Ukraine and Russia is set to expire on Jan. 1 and will not be renewed, Ukrainian PM Denys Shmyhal said on Dec. 16.

16 December 2024, 10:12 PM

Ukraine slams Slovakia’s President over territorial concessions to Russia

On Dec. 16, Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhii Tykhyi responded to Slovak President Peter Pellegrini’s comments on territorial concessions to Russia, according to a press release from the ministry.

16 December 2024, 02:24 PM

Kyiv comments on Slovak PM’s plans to attend Victory Day parade in Moscow

Ukraine expects that Slovak PM Robert Fico will not use his announced trip to Moscow for the May 9 Victory Day celebrations to diminish the contribution of the Ukrainian people to the Allied victory over Nazi Germany, Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry said on Nov. 28.

29 November 2024, 02:03 AM

Fico agrees to visit Moscow for May 9 Victory Day at Putin's invitation

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has accepted Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's invitation to visit Moscow on May 9.

27 November 2024, 04:35 PM

Slovak PM Fico vows to oppose Ukraine’s NATO membership while in office

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said he will oppose inviting Ukraine to join NATO for the remainder of his term, Voice of America reported on Nov. 15.

16 November 2024, 01:25 AM

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