December 4, 02:10 PM • 27239 viewsGitanas Nausėda criticized the Slovak prime minister for meeting with Putin on gas transit. Fico explained the visit by Ukraine's reluctance to continue transiting Russian gas after 2024.
Advisor to the Presidential Administration Serhiy Leshchenko said that negotiations to end the war are inevitable, but Ukraine must be strong in them. The key condition is to receive an invitation to NATO and security guarantees from the United States and Europe.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico visited Putin in Moscow over Ukraine's refusal to continue transiting Russian gas. Fico discussed with Putin the situation in Ukraine and the possibility of gas supplies after 2025.
Robert Fico met with Putin in Moscow. The main topic of the talks was the transit of Russian gas through Ukraine to Europe after December 2024.
Orbán has proposed a scheme under which the gas would be supplied to Ukraine as Hungarian gas, not Russian gas. Hungary is negotiating with both sides to preserve the transit route after 2024.
The Serbian president announces that the Slovak prime minister is scheduled to visit Moscow over the gas issue. Slovakia is looking for a solution after Ukraine announced that it would stop transiting Russian gas from January 1, 2025.
The Slovak prime minister said that Zelenskyy offered him €500 million from Russian assets for supporting Ukraine's accession to NATO. Fico also warned of possible measures against Ukraine over gas transit.
Slovakia's Defense Minister Robert Kaliniak called it “unthinkable” to increase defense spending to 3% of GDP. The country plans to remain at 2% of GDP, despite NATO's calls for increased spending due to the threat from Russia.
Slovakia is negotiating alternative solutions for gas transit through Ukraine after the current agreement expires. Gas prices in Europe are declining amid optimistic expectations for 2024 supplies.
The Slovak prime minister will discuss alternative ways of supplying gas through Ukraine with the head of the European Commission.
U. S. Deputy Secretary of State Pyatt supports the termination of Russian gas transit through Ukraine after the contract expires. The EU is preparing for the end of the contract and plans to completely abandon Russian energy resources by 2027.
Prime Minister Shmyhal spoke with his Slovak counterpart about energy security and gas supplies. Ukraine is ready to transit any gas other than Russian gas after the current agreement expires in 2025.
The Foreign Ministry spokesman called on European leaders to correctly relate to Ukraine's contribution to the victory over Nazism. Tikhy recalled that in the Second World War, from 8 to 10 million Ukrainians died.
A mass rally was held in Bratislava against Prime Minister Fico's policies and rapprochement with Russia. Opposition politicians called for unification to preserve Slovakia's pro-Western course.
Students of a Bratislava gymnasium dressed up as pensioners voting for Prime Minister Fico, causing a scandal. Slovakia's Interior Minister accused the opposition of stirring up tensions in schools.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fitzo has spoken out against Ukraine's Victory Plan in an interview with a Russian propagandist. He said that there were allegedly “real” peace agreements in April 2022.
Robert Fitzo, in an interview with a Russian propagandist, expressed his desire to come to moscow to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Victory. The prime minister said he wanted to thank the Red Army and honor the memory of Marshal Konev.
Robert Fico reported the appearance of an armed man with a loaded gun at a public event in the city of Dukla. This is the second attempted assassination attempt on the Slovak prime minister since the May incident.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy spoke with Slovak Prime Minister Fico on the sidelines of a European Council meeting. Zelensky called on Fico to support Ukraine, warning of the danger from Putin.
Robert Fico believes that the war in Ukraine may end soon. He supports the territorial integrity of Ukraine, but believes that Russia will not leave the occupied territories.
During a meeting with Denys Shmyhal, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico expressed his full support for Ukraine's accession to the EU. At the same time, he confirmed that he would block Ukraine's membership in NATO as long as he was in power.
Ukraine and Slovakia have agreed to create an energy hub to utilize gas storage facilities and develop the nuclear industry. The project includes the modernization of the Mukachevo - Veľké Kapušany interconnector by 2028.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal announced significant progress in the implementation of agreements with Slovakia. The Framework Program for Slovakia's Participation in Ukraine's Reconstruction has been approved, and eight bilateral documents are expected to be finalized.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico. The parties discussed cooperation, energy, humanitarian issues, defense procurement, support for the Peace Formula and Ukraine's European integration.
Ukraine and Slovakia have launched the second intergovernmental consultations. They discuss practical steps to implement the Peace Formula, energy and infrastructure projects, and the signing of bilateral documents.
Prime Minister Shmyhal announced a meeting with the Slovak government. They will discuss infrastructure projects, energy security, support for the peace plan, and Ukraine's membership in the EU.
Denys Shmyhal and Robert Fico met near Uzhhorod on October 7. They will discuss cooperation in energy security and infrastructure projects.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico says he will block Ukraine's accession to NATO as long as he is in power. He believes that Ukraine's membership in the Alliance could lead to a third world war.
Slovak Prime Minister Fico wants to convince Ukraine to keep oil and gas transit at a joint government meeting. He emphasizes the benefits for both countries and supports Ukraine's accession to the EU.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced his intention to visit Moscow in 2025 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. He believes that this has nothing to do with the current situation.
