Slovakia

PM Fico declines invitation to meet Zelenskyy in Kyiv, Slovak MP says

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will not travel to Kyiv on Jan. 17 to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, despite an invitation to discuss the transit of Russian gas, Slovak Parliamentary Vice-Speaker Tibor Gašpar told Russian media

14 January 2025, 03:17 PM

Slovak parliamentary delegation faces airspace ban from Poland en route to Moscow

A Slovak parliamentary delegation led by Andrej Danko and Tibor Gašpar departed for Moscow on Jan. 12 for discussions on gas supplies and the Ukraine war, despite Poland closing its airspace to their flight, the Slovak news agency TASR reported.

12 January 2025, 06:20 PM

Fico expands threats against Ukraine over Russian gas transit stoppage

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has expanded his threats against Ukraine over the halt in Russian gas transit, local outlet Teraz.sk reported on Jan. 9.

9 January 2025, 07:03 PM

Poland ready to supply Ukraine with electricity if Slovakia halts deliveries

Poland is ready to provide Ukraine with electricity if Slovakia halts supplies, Reuters reported Jan. 7, citing Climate and Environment Minister Paulina Hennig-Kloska.

7 January 2025, 01:51 PM

Slovak ultra-right politicians planning January visit to Russia

A group of Slovak politicians plans to visit Moscow in January to restore communication with Russia, the leader of the SNS coalition, Andrej Danko, said on Jan. 5, according to local outlet SME.

6 January 2025, 04:45 PM

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

EU assures energy stability as Russia-Ukraine gas transit nears end

The European Union is ready for the end of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, DW reported on Dec. 30, citing an unnamed representative of the European Commission (EC).

31 December 2024, 01:45 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

Slovak Defense Minister suggests Ukraine cede territory for peace

Ukraine will have to give up part of its territory, Slovak Defense Minister Robert Kaliňák told TA3 TV channel on Dec. 29, citing the “reality on the ground” and the country’s longest border with Russia.

30 December 2024, 09:53 AM

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

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

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

Ukraine's November electricity imports drop by 9.4%, Poland and Slovakia lead supply

Ukraine reduced its electricity imports by 9.4% in November compared to October, totaling 165,000 MWh, according to a report by ExPro.

2 December 2024, 02:25 PM

Slovakia arrests two Ukrainian citizens for suspected threats to critical infrastructure

Two Ukrainian nationals were arrested in Slovakia on Nov. 26, on suspicion of posing a threat to the country's critical infrastructure, the Czech publication Novinky reported.

29 November 2024, 03:09 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

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