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Fico promises Putin veto on EU Russian energy ban — Novaya Gazeta Europe

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on May 9, 2025, and pledged to block any EU energy embargo on Russia.
Fico opposed the EU's REPowerEU plan to end Russian fossil fuel dependence by 2027, citing Slovakia's economic reliance on Russian energy and refineries.
He condemned Western sanctions targeting Russia as unsuccessful and harmful to the European Union, criticized attempts to create a 'new Iron Curtain,' and highlighted the importance of pursuing diplomatic dialogue.
Fico said it is "simply impossible for Westinghouse fuel to replace Russian supplies" and called the complete energy ban plan unrealistic and destabilizing.
Fico's veto threat highlights divisions within the EU on energy sanctions, raising doubts about the union's ability to enforce unified policy against Russia by 2027.

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A great diplomatic success, Fico said of Moscow. He was not there as prime minister, claims his coalition partner

What was said in Sunday's discussions.

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For the Prime Minister, coalition partners are only important when forming a government. Once he is in power, he doesn't need anyone, he doesn't spare criticism Andrej Danko

The coalition partner accuses Robert Fico of being surrounded only by his advisors, seeing only his goal and not perceiving reality.

20 hours ago·Bratislava Region, Slovakia

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Slovakia will veto Brussels' proposal to ban imports of raw materials and fuel from Russia

Slovakia will vote against, by a qualified majority, or veto, in the event of a unanimous vote, Brussels' proposal to ban the import of fuel from Russia to EU countries. Fico stated this at a press conference today. The European Union presented its intention to ban the import of Russian fossil fuels and nuclear fuel to EU countries this week.

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Hitler and Tiso. Putin and Fico. The same story of shame

Unlike Tiso, Fico did not have to go to Putin. He is not his vassal. Fico went there of his own free will. With the admiration he has for the murderer and dictator.

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SLOVAK PRIME MINISTER FICO RESPONDED TO KAJA KALLAS' CRITICISM WITH AN OPEN LETTER

Flickr photo “Dear Kaya, I have already taken note of your statements more than once during my visit to Moscow and meeting with President Putin. Apparently, I am not on the right side of history or other deep geopolitical considerations. First of all, I am in Moscow to pay tribute to the more than 60,000 Red Army soldiers who fell during the liberation of Slovakia. I do not understand what these brave people have in common with the current inte…

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Slovakia Rejects EU Proposal to Ban Russian Gas Imports

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has publicly rejected the European Union’s proposed ban on Russian gas imports, calling the plan economically unfeasible and harmful to Europe’s energy stability.

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