Slovakia, FICO and Ukraine

A scandal broke out in Slovakia over a pro-Ukrainian schoolboy
The schoolboy's refusal to shake hands with Slovak President Peter Pellegrini is a manifestation of the young man's lack of education. This was announced on January 14 during a visit to Italy by the Slovak leader.
Protesters Say Fico Dragging Slovakia to Russia in Ukraine Gas Dispute
BRATISLAVA (Reuters) - Thousands of protesters in the Slovak capital held banners and chanted slogans on Friday accusing Prime Minister Robert Fico of dragging the country towards Russia after he met President Vladimir Putin last month amid a gas dispute with Ukraine.
Slovakia's Fico and Ukraine's Zelensky in heated standoff
Tensions are rising between Ukraine and Slovakia. After Slovakia's pro-Russian Prime Minister, Robert Fico, insulted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the latter decided to respond. "It’s good that Slovakia’s Prime Minister Fico has finally returned from his vacation at a luxurious hotel in Vietnam and is now in Bratislava.
Fico says Slovakia could withhold Ukraine aid over halted gas supply
Slovakia is weighing measures against Ukraine including withholding aid if a solution is not found to halted Russian gas transit through the country, Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Thursday after talks with EU energy commissioner Dan Jorgensen.
Slovakia threatens to reduce aid to Ukrainian refugees in spat over Russian gas
Slovakia could take retaliatory measures against Ukraine after Kyiv halted the flow of Russian gas through its territory, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico warned Thursday.
Fico invited Zelensky to Slovakia to discuss gas transit via Ukraine; Zelensky responds
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico proposed President Volodymyr Zelensky a meeting in Slovakia to discuss halting the Russian gas transit through Ukraine in his video address on Jan. 13 on Facebook. "Okay.
Zelenskiy on Slovakia's Fico gas talks offer: 'come to Kyiv on Friday'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to visit Ukraine's capital Kyiv this Friday, responding to his offer of talks to try to resolve a spat over the end of Russian gas deliveries.
President of Slovakia refuses to visit Ukraine over Russian gas transit shutdown
Slovak President Peter Pellegrini refuses to pay an official visit to Kyiv because Ukraine has stopped the transit of Russian gas that Slovakia had been receiving. Source: Slovak publication Aktuality,
Thousands rally across Slovakia to protest prime minister’s pro-Russia policies
Thousands of Slovaks have taken to the streets as protests against the pro-Russia policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico spread from Slovakia's capital to towns and cities across the country and abroad.
Slovakia’s Fico doubles down on Ukraine threats over halted gas transit
Slovakia may halt humanitarian aid and emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine and leverage its veto power in EU matters should Kyiv not resume gas flows through its territory, Prime Minister Robert Fico said in Brussels today.
Slovak protests challenge Fico's pro-Russia policies
Slovaks took to the streets of Bratislava to demonstrate their opposition to Prime Minister Robert Fico's stance. They demanded a change in foreign policy and an end to cooperation with Russia. On Friday,
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Slovakia’s empty threats to stop emergency power aid to Ukraine
Slovakia could potentially refuse emergency assistance if there is no cost-sharing arrangement, but the country has extended ...
Slovakia's PM rejects offer to discuss gas transit in Kyiv, TASS cites Slovak MP
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has rejected a Ukrainian invitation to visit Kyiv this week to discuss gas transit deals, ...
Huge cracks appear in NATO alliance as Slovakia rages at Ukraine
Slovakia has warned it may withhold aid to Ukraine in response to Kyiv's move to shut off Russian gas to EU countries.