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Bratislava: Raising defense spending threshold to 3% of GDP is 'unthinkable' - Minister

Bratislava: Raising defense spending threshold to 3% of GDP is 'unthinkable' - Minister

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.

News of the World •  • 14147 views
Slovakia warns Ukraine of possible retaliatory measures for stopping the transit of Russian Lukoil oil

Slovakia warns Ukraine of possible retaliatory measures for stopping the transit of Russian Lukoil oil

Slovakia's president and defense minister strongly condemned Ukraine's decision to stop oil transit. They warned of possible retaliatory measures if the situation does not improve.

Economy •  • 29558 views
Slovakia arms Ukraine against its will - Bloomberg

Slovakia arms Ukraine against its will - Bloomberg

Slovakia is officially against military aid to Ukraine, but Slovak ammunition is still being supplied to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

War •  • 36796 views
Slovak Defense Minister: Instead of NATO troops, Ukraine needs to return men from abroad

Slovak Defense Minister: Instead of NATO troops, Ukraine needs to return men from abroad

Instead of sending NATO troops to Ukraine, Slovak Defense Minister Robert Kalyniak proposes to bring back combat-ready Ukrainian men who have gone abroad.

War •  • 25249 views
EU may lift sanctions against Slovak citizen defended by Fico - media

EU may lift sanctions against Slovak citizen defended by Fico - media

The EU plans to lift sanctions against a Slovak citizen and two Russian businessmen.

Politics •  • 23137 views
Slovak Defense Minister talks about peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow

Slovak Defense Minister talks about peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow

Slovak Defense Minister Robert Kaliniak said that the war in Ukraine has no military solution and it is time to start peace talks with the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, the EU and the US. This comes after Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that life in Kyiv is "absolutely normal" despite recent Russian missile attacks.

War •  • 115935 views
Slovakia is negotiating with the United States to buy Patriot air defense systems

Slovakia is negotiating with the United States to buy Patriot air defense systems

Slovakia is negotiating with the United States to purchase Patriot air defense systems to protect its airspace. Slovakia's Defense Minister announced the talks and plans to receive a discount on the weapons.

War •  • 29491 views