Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that the West is virtually in a state of war with Russia due to the presence of "professional paid mercenaries" in Ukraine. He advocated for dialogue and negotiations to achieve peace and called for Ukraine to join the EU only after Serbia, Montenegro, and Albania are admitted.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico vowed Slovakia will not participate in a proposed €70 billion NATO loan package to finance arms for Ukraine, citing concerns about supporting the war. He emphasized dialogue with Russia and criticized the EU's approach, while NATO plans to discuss the aid at its upcoming Ankara summit.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico criticized the Gdansk conference on Ukraine for focusing on prolonging the war through weapon supplies rather than pursuing peace. Fico stated Slovakia is not participating in the €90 billion military loan, advocating for humanitarian aid and negotiations instead of military support.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico supports European Council President Antonio Costa's reported outreach to Russia, calling himself "one of the most vocal" proponents of such dialogue. The move, revealed by Bloomberg, has drawn criticism from some EU nations.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced he will demand EU compensation for weapons his country donated to Ukraine, stating the previous government "lied" about the aid deal. Fico halted state military aid upon taking office and criticized past donations.
Slovak PM Robert Fico stated Ukraine could become an EU associate member if it takes steps toward peace. He emphasized that Serbia, Albania, and Montenegro should be admitted first. President Peter Pellegrini agreed that any expedited EU associate status for Ukraine must have conditions, warning against sending a negative signal to Western Balkan nations.
Slovak PM Robert Fico urged the EU to engage in dialogue with Russia to resolve the Ukraine conflict and prevent escalation. He questioned German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's proposal for Ukraine's associate EU membership, suggesting it could be a tactic to bring the EU into peace talks and encourage concessions from Ukraine.
Slovak PM Robert Fico warns that Ukrainian drone flyovers over NATO territory could trigger uncontrollable escalation if Western leaders refuse direct dialogue with Russia. Latvian government collapses after drone strike on oil facility.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that the EU must engage in dialogue with Russia, emphasizing the importance of mutual respect. He mentioned that Russian President Vladimir Putin shared information with him regarding a potential ceasefire, and Fico believes peace cannot be achieved through military means.
Slovakian PM Robert Fico asserts Slovakia's stance against participating in any military conflict, emphasizing peace during the IDEB Defence & Security 2026 fair in Bratislava.
The EU’s Russian energy phaseout plans will end with dependence on more expensive US LNG, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has warned Read Full Article at RT.com
German Chancellor has criticized Robert Fico’s trip to Moscow, arguing that the Victory Day celebrations contradict the EU’s “common view” Read Full Article at RT.com
Wie im Vorjahr ist der Slowake Robert Fico zum Weltkriegsgedenken nach Moskau gereist – als einziger EU-Regierungschef. Im Kreml wurde er generös empfangen. In der Heimat hagelt es Kritik.
Wie im Vorjahr ist der Slowake Robert Fico zum Weltkriegsgedenken nach Moskau gereist - als einziger EU-Regierungschef. Im Kreml wurde er generös empfangen. In der Heimat hagelt es Kritik.
Robert Fico’s country turns fractures in Europe’s order into leverage, acting as a glitch-state channel between Brussels and Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com
Robert Kalinák, mano derecha de Robert Fico, asegura que su jefe defenderá los intereses de Eslovaquia en la UE tras la derrota electoral de Orbán
Slovakia won’t participate in any EU loans for Ukraine, including the €90 billion package approved last month, PM Robert Fico has insisted Read Full Article at RT.com
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that pumping oil and gas through Ukraine to Central Europe using Slovakia's transport network is in his country's national interests. He plans to raise this topic with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a meeting in Yerevan on May 4. Fico noted he has opposite views from Zelensky on many issues, including the war in Ukraine, the gas transit halt to Slovakia, and the EU's military loan to Kiev.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that pumping oil and gas to Central Europe via Ukraine using Slovakia's transport network is in his country's national interests. He plans to raise this topic with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky during a meeting in Yerevan on May 4. Fico emphasized that while he and Zelensky have opposite views on the war, gas transit halt, and EU military loans, Slovakia and Ukraine as neighboring countries should engage in dialogue. He confirmed Slovakia will not participate in further loans to Ukraine and warned that Ukraine's EU accession will be opposed by countries currently supporting it most in the war with Russia.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold intensive bilateral meetings with international guests on Victory Day, May 9. Expected attendees include Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Slovak PM Robert Fico quipped that oil prices depend on Trump’s mood after reports the US president would be briefed on new Iran options Read Full Article at RT.com
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico worked an unpaid night shift as a delivery driver on May 1, transporting bread to stores and hospitals. He stated the action was to show respect for working people.
Robert Fico highlighted that Slovakia was home to memorial sites of mass graves of Red Army soldiers
Robert Fico criticized the European Union for its 90 billion euro "military loan" to Ukraine
