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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

‘Consequences should and will follow’: Sen. Graham threatens Hungary and Slovakia over Russian oil purchases

Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham backed President Donald Trump’s call for European allies to halt Russian oil purchases and warned that Hungary and Slovakia could face consequences if they fail to comply, according to a Sept. 16 statement posted on X.

16 September 2025, 07:16 PM

EU delays 19th sanctions package on Russia

The European Union’s next sanctions package against Russia for its aggression against Ukraine is no longer expected to be presented on Sep. 17, Politico reported on Sep. 16, citing an EU diplomat and a national official.

16 September 2025, 10:58 AM

EU struggles to ban Russian oil over Hungary and Slovakia’s opposition

European Union leaders are weighing fresh sanctions on Russian oil at the urging of U.S. President Donald Trump but must first overcome opposition from Hungary and Slovakia, Bloomberg reported on Sept. 15, citing informed sources.

15 September 2025, 09:47 PM

EU keeps six Russians on sanctions list despite Slovakia, Hungary

The European Union has agreed on personal sanctions against individuals involved in Russia's war against Ukraine, including six Russians whose removal from the list Hungary and Slovakia attempted to secure, European Pravda reported on Sept. 12, citing sources.

12 September 2025, 06:05 PM

Tykhyi slams Hungary’s stance on Ukraine’s EU bid

Hungary’s stance on Ukraine’s bid to join the European Union has reached a level of “inadequacy” comparable to that of Russia, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi said on Sept. 5.

5 September 2025, 10:40 PM

Ukraine ready to supply Slovakia with oil and gas coming from anyone but Russia

Ukraine is eager to cooperate with Slovakia on various energy projects, including electricity imports and the transit of oil and natural gas via its pipelines, provided the fuel is not sourced from Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sept. 5.

5 September 2025, 08:31 PM

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