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EU finalizes ban on Russian gas imports by end of 2027

European Union countries gave final approval on Jan. 26 to the bloc’s plan to ban Russian gas imports by the end of 2027, allowing the measure to become law, according to Reuters.

26 January, 01:49 PM

Vučić: Peace plan fast-tracks Ukraine into EU by 2027

Ukraine’s accelerated accession to the European Union by Jan. 1, 2027 is reportedly included in an international plan aimed at ending Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said in an interview with the Serbian outlet Novosti.rs on Jan. 25.

26 January, 08:44 AM

Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia refuse to join €90 billion EU loan program for Ukraine

Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia will not take part in the European Union’s plan to provide €90 billion in financial support to Ukraine for 2026–2027, according to conclusions from the EU leaders summit published on the morning of Dec. 19.

19 December 2025, 11:08 AM

Hungary, Slovakia to sue EU over Russian energy ban – Szijjártó

Hungary and Slovakia will challenge the European Union's political agreement on gradually ending Russian gas and oil imports in the European Court of Justice, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said on X on Dec. 7.

8 December 2025, 01:42 PM

Hungary perfectly capable of cutting Russian oil imports, Croatia says

Disputing earlier statements by Hungarian authorities, Croatian PM Andrej Plenković said that the Adriatic oil pipeline operator JANAF has the capacity to replace Russian crude shipments to Hungary.

11 November 2025, 12:55 AM

U.S. scales back military presence in Eastern Europe

The United States plans to withdraw about 800 troops from Romania and reduce its military presence in Bulgaria, Slovakia, and Hungary, G4Media reported on Oct. 29, citing government sources.

29 October 2025, 12:41 PM

Orbán brews anti-Ukraine alliance in EU

Hungary is looking to join forces with the Czech Republic and Slovakia to form an anti-Ukrainian alliance in the EU, Politico reported on Oct. 28, citing a top political adviser to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

28 October 2025, 09:12 AM

Fico opposes EU plan to use frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said he is against the European Union’s plans to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, the Slovak outlet SME reported on Oct. 26.

26 October 2025, 08:46 PM

EU finally approves 19th Russia sanctions package

The European Union on Tuesday approved its 19th package of sanctions against Russia, including a ban on liquefied natural gas imports, tighter travel restrictions on Russian diplomats, and new measures targeting Moscow’s so-called “shadow fleet” of oil tankers, Reuters reported on Oct. 22.

23 October 2025, 12:43 AM

EU eyes full cutoff of Russian gas in phased 2027 plan

European Union energy ministers plan to endorse a unified stance on legislation banning all Russian gas supplies by the end of 2027, Bloomberg reported on Oct. 20.

20 October 2025, 11:55 AM

Fico: Slovakia won’t stand in way of Ukraine’s EU accession

Slovakia will not block Ukraine’s bid to join the European Union, Prime Minister Robert Fico said during joint intergovernmental consultations with Ukraine, according to a live broadcast on the Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers’ YouTube channel on Oct. 17.

17 October 2025, 10:41 PM

Ukraine offers Slovakia energy hub, risk-free supply

Ukraine is prepared to ensure Slovakia faces no energy supply risks and to establish a new regional energy hub, Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said during joint Ukrainian-Slovak government consultations on Oct. 17, news agency Interfax-Ukraine reported.

17 October 2025, 05:54 PM

EU ambassadors may reach deal on new sanctions against Russia in coming days

European Union ambassadors could agree on new sanctions against Russia in the coming days, Radio Free Europe journalist Rikard Jozwiak reported on Oct. 1.

1 October 2025, 03:16 PM

EU to shut Moscow’s last land gas route by end of 2027

Bulgaria has backed the EU plan to end imports of Russian gas by the end of 2027, effectively shutting Moscow’s last pipeline route into the EU — which still supplies Hungary and Slovakia, Politico reported on Sept. 29.

30 September 2025, 02:10 PM

MBDA plans to launch Patriot missile production at new plant in Germany

European defense company MBDA plans to expand production of Patriot air defense missiles at a new plant in Germany if orders surpass a certain threshold, Reuters reported on Sept. 26.

26 September 2025, 12:56 PM

Kallas regrets some EU states still rely on Russian fuel

Donald Trump "has a point" when criticizing European countries for continuing to buy Russian oil and gas, European Commission Vice President Kaja Kallas told Sky News on Sept. 25.

25 September 2025, 11:16 AM

Hungary will keep buying Russian oil despite Trump’s request, says Foreign Minister Szijjártó

Hungary will not stop buying Russian oil even if asked to do so by its ally, U.S. President Donald Trump, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said, according to Bloomberg on Sept. 24.

24 September 2025, 04:22 PM

Amid Russian oil tensions, Sybiha meets Slovak FM on sidelines of UN General Assembly

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met with his Slovak counterpart Juraj Blanár on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry reported on Sept. 22.

22 September 2025, 04:17 PM

Eight EU countries still import Russian gas

Eight European Union countries continue to buy Russian natural gas, European Commission spokeswoman Anna-Kaisa Itkonen said on Sept. 19, according to The Guardian.

19 September 2025, 09:42 PM

Slovakia and Hungary refuse to cut Russian oil and gas imports without alternatives

Slovakia and Hungary refused to reduce imports of Russian oil and gas until reliable alternative energy sources are available, Bloomberg reported on Sept. 17.

18 September 2025, 11:26 AM

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