Slovakia

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, Hungary block EU’s Russia sanctions package

Slovakia and Hungary are obstructing the adoption of the European Union’s 18th sanctions package against Russia, an anonymous diplomat from a key EU country told news outlet European Pravda on June 30.

30 June 2025, 01:38 PM

Russia may be 'forgiven' for invading Ukraine — Slovak FM

Slovakia’s Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár stated that resolving the war in Ukraine “requires reestablishing communication” with Russia, STVR news channel reported on June 29.

30 June 2025, 10:05 AM

Slovakia blocks EU’s 18th Russia sanctions package

The European Council failed to approve the 18th sanctions package against Russia during a meeting on June 26, over objections from Slovakia.

26 June 2025, 10:30 PM

EU hopes to adopt 18th Russia sanctions package despite Hungarian and Slovak objections

EU diplomats expect to reach an agreement on the 18th package of sanctions against Russia during this week’s European Council meeting, Reuters reported on June 24.

25 June 2025, 02:11 AM

18th package of EU sanctions targeting Russia was halted by Hungary and Slovakia

Hungary and Slovakia have not supported the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia, Reuters reports, citing a statement by Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó on June 23.

23 June 2025, 04:19 PM

Brussels looks to bypass Hungary’s veto to ban Russian gas — report

The European Commission is proposing a ban on new gas supply contracts with Russia by using a mechanism that would allow it to circumvent likely vetoes from Hungary and Slovakia, the Financial Times reported on June 16, citing a draft of the proposal.

16 June 2025, 09:38 PM

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

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

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

Ukraine blocks animal product imports from Slovakia

Ukraine has banned the import of animals, raw materials, and animal products from Slovakia due to foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, the State Service for Food Safety and Consumer Protection wrote on March 25.

25 March 2025, 01:48 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

Ukraine boosts electricity imports by 30% in February

Ukraine increased electricity imports by 30% in February, compared to the previous month, reaching 244,000 MWh, Exploration&Production Consulting (ExPro) company wrote on March 3.

3 March 2025, 02:34 PM

EU summit showdown: Fico pushes for ceasefire and Russian gas transit revival

The European Council summit in Brussels on March 6 may fail to adopt conclusions if European leaders “do not respect different views” on Russia’s war against Ukraine, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico warned in a Facebook post on March 1.

2 March 2025, 12:23 PM

Ukraine’s NATO dream: Four countries stand in the way

Most European leaders are in favor of Ukraine's NATO accession, except for Slovakia, Hungary, Germany, and the United States, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at the Ankara airport after meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Feb. 19.

19 February 2025, 03:34 PM

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