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War in Ukraine
Slovakia Suspends Emergency Energy Support to Ukraine as Oil Pipeline Row Deepens
Slovak PM Robert Fico said on Monday that Bratislava will not help stabilize Ukraine’s energy grid until Russian crude oil resumes flowing through the Druzhba pipeline.
Feb. 23, 2026
Europe
Zelensky to Address European Parliament on Anniversary of Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion
“We stand with the brave people of Ukraine and together, we will keep pushing for a just peace and sustained security for Ukraine,” Roberta Metsola, president of the European Parliament, said.
Feb. 23, 2026
Ukraine
Fico Warns He Will ‘Stop Emergency Electricity Supplies to Ukraine’ Over Oil Transit
Slovak PM Fico warned he may halt emergency power to Ukraine if oil transit isn’t restored, as Kyiv faces energy shortages after Russian strikes disrupted Druzhba flows.
Feb. 21, 2026
Ukraine
Slovakia Threatens Ukraine With Reprisals Over Blocked Pipeline
Kyiv says the Druzhba pipeline, which runs from Russia through its territory to Slovakia and Hungary, was shut down after being damaged during a Russian attack near the Ukrainian city of Brody.
Feb. 18, 2026
War in Ukraine
Slovakia Revamps Bunkers With Ukraine War Uncomfortably Close
Slovak PM Fico, close to Putin and against sending Ukraine military aid, says citizens have nothing to fear - but the government will double shelter capacity amid the nearby war.
Feb. 17, 2026
Hungary
After Munich Speech, Rubio Visits Trump’s Allies in Slovakia and Hungary
During a brief visit to Bratislava, Rubio will meet Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico before traveling to Budapest on Monday to meet Hungarian officials, including Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Feb. 15, 2026
War in Ukraine
Slovak President Calls Transfer of MiG-29 Jets to Ukraine a Strategic Error
Slovakia’s president questions the 2023 fighter jet transfer to Kyiv, arguing it weakened national air defense and reflects a broader shift in Bratislava’s increasingly cautious approach to Ukraine.
Feb. 8, 2026
US
Slovak Ex-Minister and Fico Confidant Quits over Epstein Revelations
Slovakia’s former foreign minister resigned after Epstein files exposed messages joking about “gorgeous girls” in Kyiv, sparking political backlash.
Feb. 1, 2026
Trump
Slovakia’s Fico Hails Nuclear Energy Deal After Trump Meeting
Fico said the two leaders discussed the war in Ukraine and energy, among other issues, at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on Saturday.
Jan. 19, 2026
Ukraine
Fico Vowed ‘Not a Single Bullet to Ukraine’ – But Slovakia is Selling More Arms Than Ever
While the government in Bratislava has turned away from arming Kyiv, Slovakia’s private arms makers are profiting from selling weapons to Ukraine.
Jan. 13, 2026
Hungary
Who’s Paying for Europe’s €90B Loan to Ukraine – and Who Isn’t?
European countries feared that the EU’s plan to use Russia’s frozen assets would put their taxpayers at risk. Instead, all but the three EU member states closest to Russia have taken on joint debt.
Dec. 19, 2025
Russia
Thousands Hold Fresh Anti-Government Protest in Slovakia
Katarina Kosegyova, a 60-year-old employee, said she joined the protest to stand up against the government which “is pulling us towards Russia”.
Dec. 16, 2025
Ukraine
Slovakia Will Block any EU Plan to Fund Ukraine Military, Says Fico
Fico told a parliamentary session on Thursday that he had written an official letter to European Council President António Costa ahead of the upcoming EU summit.
Dec. 12, 2025
Kremlin
Czech, Slovak Protesters Slam Leaders on Velvet Revolution Anniversary
This year, protests were called in both countries – in Prague against Babis and in Bratislava and other Slovak cities against nationalist Kremlin-friendly Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Nov. 18, 2025
EU
Slovakia to Give Thumbs Down to Fund Ukraine With Frozen Russian Assets
Kremlin-friendly Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico reiterated his opposition to an EU plan to fund Kyiv with €185 billion in loans backed by Russian frozen assets, Bloomberg reports.
Nov. 10, 2025
Ukraine
The Visegrád States as an Anti-Ukraine Bloc?
According to a report by the Politico news website, Hungary is planning to forge an anti-Ukrainian bloc in the European Union with the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Nov. 2, 2025