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Slovakia Seeks Compensation for Ukraine Aid
MENAFN
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Legislators within Slovakia’s governing coalition are planning to pursue reimbursement from Ukraine for the military and monetary support that Bratislava has extended throughout its conflict with Russia. This initiative was reported by a...
Hungary, Slovakia block EU’s eighteenth sanctions package against Moscow
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary and Slovakia have prevented the European Union from adopting its 18th sanctions package against Russia, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto announced. The proposed measures, primarily aimed at cutting Russian energy...
Slovak political party requests from Ukraine to repay assistance
MENAFN
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak lawmakers from the ruling coalition plan to demand compensation from Ukraine for the military and financial assistance Slovakia has provided during the ongoing conflict with Russia, according to the state news agency TASR. Andrej...
Slovak Premier criticizes Western ‘Iron Curtain’ in discussions with Putin
MENAFN
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow following his attendance at the Victory Day celebrations commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Soviet defeat of Nazi Germany. During their meeting...
Slovak president praises ‘extremely successful’ Moscow trip
MENAFN
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has described his recent visit to Moscow as highly successful, emphasizing it as a showcase of his country’s independent foreign policy. Despite pressure from Brussels and travel restrictions imposed by...
Slovak Premier describes anti-Russia sanctions as ‘plague’
MENAFN
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has criticized the European Union's latest sanctions on Russia, calling them a “plague” that harms the EU more than Moscow. Speaking to Slovak broadcaster STVR, Fico condemned the EU's decision to impose...
Slovak Premier vows to challenge ‘unacceptable’ Zelensky threats
MENAFN
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has confirmed he will attend Russia’s Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on May 9, brushing off warnings from Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky about potential security threats as “ridiculous” and...
Slovak Premier describe Anti-Russia sanctions as ‘plague’
MENAFN
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has criticized the European Union’s latest sanctions on Russia, labeling them a “plague” and arguing that they do more harm to the EU than to Russia itself. His comments came after EU ambassadors approved...
Slovak Premier Criticizes New EU Sanctions on Russia
MENAFN
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Premier Robert Fico has voiced strong criticism against the European Union’s decision to impose an additional set of penalties on Russia. Speaking against the backdrop of renewed diplomatic engagements between Moscow and Kiev, Fico...
Slovak Premier Slams EU's New Russia Sanctions, Calls Them "Plague"
MENAFN
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has sharply criticized the European Union's decision to impose a new set of sanctions on Russia, arguing that the timing undermines ongoing peace negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv. Describing the...
Abandoning Russian gas costs Slovakia USD18 billion
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovakia could incur penalties totaling €16 billion (around $18 billion) if it ends its long-term gas contract with Russia’s Gazprom early, according to the country’s state-owned gas importer SPP, as reported by Reuters. This warning...
Prime Minister Dr Robert Golob Received President of the Slovak Republic Peter Pellegrini
Government of Slovenia
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June 19, 2025
SLOVENIA, June 19 - The two leaders focused their discussions on current foreign policy and security topics, particularly exchanging views ahead of next week’s NATO Summit in The Hague. They also emphasized the long-standing friendly relations...
Slovak MEP describes Kallas as ‘tragedy’ for EU
MENAFN
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Member of the European Parliament Lubos Blaha has sharply criticized EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, calling her leadership a “tragedy” for the European Union. In an interview with RT, Blaha also accused top EU officials of...
Slovak Premier Says Western Nations Want Continuation of Ukraine Conflict
MENAFN
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Premier Robert Fico has stated that many Western countries are keen for the Ukraine conflict to persist. He attributes this to their indifferent reaction to Moscow’s recent offer for direct discussions with Kiev. Fico argues that...
Slovak Premier claims Western nations want Ukraine war to presume
MENAFN
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has suggested that many Western nations have a vested interest in prolonging the Ukraine conflict. His comments come in the wake of Russia’s offer for direct talks with Ukraine, which was met with a...
Slovak Premier Meets Putin, Criticizes Western Policies
MENAFN
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Premier Robert Fico recently engaged in discussions with Russian Leader Vladimir Putin following his attendance at the Victory Day commemorations in Moscow. These events, held on Red Square, marked the 80th anniversary of the...
Slovak Premier praises ‘extremely successful’ Moscow trip
MENAFN
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico praised his recent visit to Moscow as a major success and a clear statement of Slovakia’s independent foreign policy, despite facing criticism from EU officials and travel restrictions from other member...
Slovak Premier makes veto promise to Putin
MENAFN
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has pledged to veto any future European Union proposal for a total energy embargo on Russia, emphasizing his opposition during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Friday. Fico...
Slovak Premier claims Estonia is attempting to frustrate his Moscow trip
MENAFN
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May 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has accused Estonia of attempting to block his planned visit to Moscow for the May 9 Victory Day parade, which commemorates the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat. Estonia closed its airspace to...
Rajd Beskidy Returns with a ‘Devilishly Tough’ Course in Poland and Slovakia
EIN Presswire
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June 13, 2025
Rajd Beskidy is set to challenge teams on a 580km course through the low Tatra mountains of Poland and Slovakia next week. PIENINY, LESSER POLAND VOIVODESHIP, POLAND, June 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Rajd Beskidy is set to challenge teams on...