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Slovakia Vows to Resist EU Russian Gas Phase-Out Plan

MENAFN · July 7, 2025

(MENAFN) Slovakia will stand firm in defending its right to continue importing Russian gas, Prime Minister Robert Fico declared on Saturday, vowing to resist efforts by Brussels to eliminate Russian energy from the EU market. Fico emphasized that...

Slovakia Vows to Defend Russian Gas Imports

MENAFN · July 7, 2025

(MENAFN) Slovakia has declared its determination to defend its access to Russian gas, with Prime Minister Robert Fico asserting on Saturday that the country is “ready to fight” to preserve this energy source. He emphasized that maintaining energy...

Slovak Premier states country is ‘ready to fight’ for Russian gas

MENAFN · July 7, 2025

(MENAFN) Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico declared on Saturday that the country is “ready to fight” to maintain its right to import Russian gas and will continue blocking EU proposals aimed at phasing out Russian energy supplies. Fico...

Slovakia prevents EU’s recent Russia sanctions

MENAFN · July 6, 2025

(MENAFN) Slovakia has once again blocked the EU’s 18th sanctions package targeting Russia, citing worries about the planned phase-out of Russian energy imports, Slovak media reported, quoting the Foreign Ministry. During a vote by the EU’s...

Slovakia urges for dialogue with Russia

MENAFN · July 5, 2025

(MENAFN) Slovakia’s Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar has called for renewed dialogue between Western nations and Russia, warning that continued escalation in the Ukraine conflict risks triggering a global war. Speaking on national broadcaster STVR,...

Slovak leader demands other members to speak to Russia

MENAFN · July 5, 2025

(MENAFN) Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has encouraged European Union leaders to resume direct communication with Russia, emphasizing that national defense strategies should reflect internal priorities rather than external fears. Speaking on...

Slovakia Names Milan Lajciak Fresh Ambassador to China, Mongolia

MENAFN · July 2, 2025

(MENAFN) Slovakia has named Milan Lajciak its new ambassador to China and Mongolia, the Slovak Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed on Tuesday. A highly experienced diplomat and sinologist, Lajciak will return to Beijing for his third term at the...

Slovak President Urges EU to Resume Negotiations with Moscow

MENAFN · June 30, 2025

(MENAFN) Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has urged European Union countries to resume direct negotiations with Moscow, emphasizing that NATO military spending should prioritize national needs instead of being driven by fear of Russia. “We need...

Slovak President Urges Renewed Russia Dialogue

MENAFN · June 30, 2025

(MENAFN) Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has urged the European Union to resume direct discussions with Moscow, emphasizing that NATO's defense expenditure should align with domestic priorities rather than anxiety about Russia. Speaking to a...

Media reports EU postpones vote on new Russia sanctions

MENAFN · June 29, 2025

(MENAFN) EU leaders have decided to delay discussions on a new sanctions package against Russia, Hungarian news outlet Index reports. The postponement stems from opposition by Hungary and Slovakia, which are concerned about the impact on energy...

Slovak PM states country to veto new Russia sanctions

MENAFN · June 29, 2025

(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has announced that Slovakia will oppose the European Union’s 18th sanctions package against Russia unless the bloc addresses his country's concerns over plans to gradually eliminate Russian energy...

Russian Gas Exports to EU See Sharp Decline in June

MENAFN · July 7, 2025

(MENAFN) Russian natural gas exports to the European Union saw a sharp 18.3% drop in June compared to May, according to figures compiled by media. The decline is largely attributed to maintenance on key gas-pumping systems. With Ukraine halting...

Hungary, Slovakia prevent recent Russia sanctions

MENAFN · June 28, 2025

(MENAFN) Hungary and Slovakia have prevented the European Union from adopting its 18th sanctions package against Russia, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto announced. The planned sanctions primarily aimed to reduce Russian energy imports—a...

Russian pipeline gas shipments to EU decrease

MENAFN · July 7, 2025

(MENAFN) Russian natural gas exports to the European Union fell significantly by 18.3% in June compared to the previous month, Reuters reported, attributing the drop to maintenance work on gas infrastructure. After Ukraine halted gas transit...

Slovakia Orders Evacuation of Citizens, Foreign Nationals from Middle East

MENAFN · June 18, 2025

(MENAFN) Slovakia is accelerating efforts to evacuate both its citizens and foreign nationals from the volatile Middle East region, the Slovak Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs announced Tuesday. A specially arranged government flight left...

German city demands return of Russian oil

MENAFN · July 7, 2025

(MENAFN) Officials in the German town of Schwedt are urging the lifting of sanctions on Russian oil due to mounting difficulties at the local refinery that has traditionally relied on Russian crude, Politico reported on Friday, citing local...

Slovak Premier says EU nation won’t support new Russia sanctions

MENAFN · June 12, 2025

(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has declared that Slovakia will not back the European Union’s latest sanctions package against Russia, warning that the proposed measures could trigger an energy crisis in his country. In a Facebook post...

Slovak parliament objects to sanctions on Russia

MENAFN · June 12, 2025

(MENAFN) In a significant political move, Slovakia’s parliament has adopted a resolution rejecting further sanctions on Russia. The decision effectively bars Slovak government officials from endorsing new international restrictions against Moscow,...

Slovakia Opposes Recent EU Sanctions

MENAFN · June 11, 2025

(MENAFN) Slovakia has expressed its refusal to endorse the European Union’s newest round of penalties against Russia, according to Premier Robert Fico. In a message shared via Facebook on Tuesday, Fico cautioned that the proposed limitations from...

Slovak parliament passes legendary Russia sanctions resolution

MENAFN · June 11, 2025

(MENAFN) The Slovak parliament has approved a resolution opposing further sanctions on Russia, forbidding government officials from supporting new international restrictions against Moscow. The resolution cites the negative economic impact...