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Slovak intelligence uncovers an operation to destabilize the country - details are classified

Slovakia's intelligence service has received information about a long-term operation to influence the country. Due to the secrecy, the details will be shared with parliamentarians orally at a closed session.

News of the World • January 21, 02:00 PM • 26848 views

Erdogan promises Slovak PM to help with Russian gas supplies

Turkey's President is ready to negotiate on the transit of Russian gas to Slovakia through the Turkish Stream. Slovak Prime Minister Fico plans to send the Minister of Economy to Turkey for further talks.

Economy • January 21, 04:32 AM • 110382 views

Slovak psychiatrists demand the resignation of the Prime Minister: what Fico said

More than 100 psychiatrists and psychologists in Slovakia have written an open letter demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Robert Fico. In response, Fico accused them of political bias and threatened to appeal to international organizations.

News of the World • January 20, 09:25 AM • 34199 views

Fico calls opposition's visit to Ukraine “a gesture of sycophancy”

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico called the visit of opposition MPs to Kyiv a “gesture of sycophancy. ” He said that he would not support Ukraine's membership in NATO and threatened to veto further EU aid to Kyiv.

War • January 19, 01:25 PM • 61486 views

Zelenskyy responds to Fico's offer to meet in Davos

The Ukrainian president ironically commented on Slovak Prime Minister Fico's proposal to meet in Davos. Zelenskyy hinted at the possibility of changing Fico's route to Sochi, Russia.

Politics • January 18, 11:57 AM • 85525 views

Fico may meet with Zelensky in the coming days - media

The Slovak prime minister said he was looking for a date to meet with the Ukrainian president. Earlier, the parties failed to agree on a venue for gas transit talks.

Economy • January 16, 04:20 PM • 35244 views

Zelenskyy: The Slovak government is playing very dangerous games by getting closer to Russia

The President of Ukraine criticized the Slovak government's position on rapprochement with Russia and support for Ukraine. Zelenskyy started a dialog with Prime Minister Fico about understanding evil in war.

War • January 15, 09:33 PM • 61524 views

Slovak opposition prepares vote of no confidence in PM Fico

Opposition parties in Slovakia announced an attempt to pass a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Robert Fico. The main reason was his trip to Moscow and the change in the country's foreign policy course.

News of the World • January 14, 03:04 PM • 25858 views

“It's impossible": Fico refuses to go to Kyiv

The deputy speaker of the Slovak parliament said that Prime Minister Fico would not go to Kyiv to meet with Zelenskyy. The statement was made during a visit by a Slovak delegation to Moscow.

Politics • January 14, 11:06 AM • 55051 views

Arrive on Friday: Zelenskiy agrees to meet with Fico, but in Kyiv

Ukraine's President invited Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to Kyiv on Friday. The meeting is scheduled to discuss the transit of Russian gas through Ukraine.

Politics • January 13, 05:16 PM • 51269 views

Fico invited Zelenskyy to negotiations on gas transit through Ukraine

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico proposed to Zelenskyy to meet to discuss the cessation of Russian gas transit. The meeting is planned to be held on the territory of Slovakia near the Ukrainian border.

Politics • January 13, 03:11 PM • 30715 views

Zelensky on Fico: He refused to help Ukraine and made a losing bet on Moscow

Ukraine's President criticized Slovakia's Prime Minister for refusing Ukrainian gas transit assistance. Zelenskyy calls Fico's bet on cooperation with Russia a losing proposition from the start.

Economy • January 12, 05:43 PM • 46382 views

Slovak MPs travel to Moscow for gas talks. The plane's route had to be changed due to a ban on flying over Poland

A delegation from the Slovak parliament traveled to Russia to discuss gas supplies and the war in Ukraine. Due to Poland's ban, the delegation changed its route and flew via the Czech Republic and Germany.

News of the World • January 12, 04:37 PM • 31160 views

Fico announces guaranteed Russian gas supplies and again threatens Ukraine with sanctions

Slovakia's prime minister announced guaranteed supplies of 3-3. 5 billion cubic meters of Russian gas to the country. If the situation with gas transit through Ukraine does not change, he threatens to suspend aid and veto further support.

Politics • January 12, 02:56 PM • 54924 views

“Let them not be angry": Slovak President refuses to visit Ukraine due to gas transit shutdown

Peter Pellegrini canceled his visit to Kyiv because of Ukraine's suspension of Russian gas transit on January 1. He said that this step threatens Slovakia's energy security.

Economy • January 11, 07:33 PM • 53560 views

Stopping gas transit: Ukraine is not a member of the working group of the European Commission and Slovakia - media

The European Commission and Slovakia are forming a working group to assess the consequences of the cessation of Russian gas transit through Ukraine. The group will consider the economic impact and possible compensation for Slovakia.

Economy • January 10, 01:50 PM • 25766 views

MFA on Slovakia's statements about stopping gas transit: no need to put a sore thumb on a healthy head

Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi responded to the Slovak prime minister's statements about stopping gas transit through Ukraine. He emphasized that the problem is Russia and the unwillingness of some European countries to get rid of energy dependence.

Economy • January 10, 10:46 AM • 27330 views

Slovakia threatens with veto power in the EU over gas transit shutdown

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico is considering vetoing EU decisions on Ukraine because of the suspension of Russian gas transit. The country may lose 1.5 billion euros due to the lack of transit.

Politics • January 9, 02:30 PM • 24401 views

Fico is going to Brussels: “I will sabotage the ungrateful Zelensky”

Slovakia's Prime Minister accuses Zelenskiy of “sabotage” over the suspension of Russian gas transit. Fico plans to discuss with the European Commissioner compensation for losses of €1.5 billion.

Economy • January 9, 02:55 AM • 110901 views

Poland is ready to increase electricity sales to Ukraine in case of a supply interruption from Slovakia

Poland's climate minister has declared her readiness to increase electricity supplies to Ukraine if Slovakia stops supplying it. This is a response to Slovak Prime Minister Fico's threats of a possible cutoff of energy supplies.

Economy • January 7, 10:13 AM • 25423 views

Slovakia wails that Brussels canceled consultations on stopping gas transit through Ukraine

The European Commission canceled a trilateral meeting with Slovakia and Ukraine on stopping the transit of Russian gas due to the absence of the Ukrainian side. Slovakia is waiting for a new date for consultations.

Economy • January 6, 05:55 PM • 44646 views

Slovakia will continue to supply electricity to Ukraine despite Fico's threats

Slovak operator SEPS has confirmed that it will continue to supply electricity to Ukraine as part of emergency assistance. In 11 months of 2023, electricity exports from Slovakia to Ukraine tripled.

Economy • January 4, 07:57 AM • 69132 views

“We are not a Russian rag": people protest against Prime Minister Fico in Slovakia

In Bratislava, 4,000 people protested against Prime Minister Fico's pro-Russian policies. Protesters with EU flags accused Fico of “treason” and called on him to “go to Moscow.

News of the World • January 3, 11:26 PM • 27889 views

Fico threatens to cut aid to Ukrainian refugees due to gas transit shutdown

Robert Fico announced that the Smer party is ready to reduce support for Ukrainian citizens in Slovakia. This is a reaction to the cessation of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, which resulted in a loss of 5 billion euros in revenue.

Economy • January 2, 06:10 PM • 35662 views

Slovak PM: stopping gas transit through Ukraine will have “dramatic consequences” for the EU

Robert Fico said that the termination of Russian gas transit through Ukraine would have a negative impact on the EU, but not on Russia. Fico announced a “two-track policy” for 2025, focused on all sides of the world.

Economy • January 1, 12:18 PM • 59139 views

Zelenskyy: Hungarian and Slovak peoples are actually on the side of truth, and their authorities should recognize the truth

President Zelenskyy said that the Hungarian and Slovak people support Ukraine, and their authorities should recognize the truth. He emphasized the importance of European unity and warned against cooperation with Russia.

War • December 31, 10:48 PM • 105903 views

Slovak Prime Minister Fico complained in a letter to the EU leadership about the suspension of gas transit

Slovak Prime Minister Fico writes a letter to the EU leadership regarding Ukraine's termination of Russian gas transit after 2024.

Economy • December 30, 07:58 AM • 84698 views

Poland is ready to compensate Ukraine for electricity in case of Slovakia's refusal

The Polish government plans to increase electricity production for Ukraine due to a possible suspension of supplies from Slovakia. Bratislava threatens to stop exports because of Ukraine's refusal to transit Russian gas.

Economy • December 29, 06:25 PM • 40942 views

Zelenskyy: instructed government officials to do everything together with partners in Europe to maintain the stability of the united European energy system

The President instructed government officials to work with the EU to maintain the stability of the energy system. Ukraine is looking for alternatives to Slovak electricity imports, which currently account for 19% of the total.

Economy • December 28, 04:18 PM • 35428 views

Halushchenko on Slovakia's threats to stop electricity supply: there is a mechanism to replace these imports

Galushchenko appealed to the EU because of Slovakia's intention to stop supplying electricity to Ukraine. The minister said he was ready to replace Slovak imports with supplies from other neighbors.

Economy • December 28, 04:08 PM • 31689 views

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