Protests held in Slovakia after PM meets with Putin in Moscow
- Slovakia's Prime Minister faced criticism after a surprise visit to Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin on Sunday, drawing protests in Bratislava.
- Protesters displayed banners supporting Ukraine and criticized Prime Minister Robert Fico, with one sign stating, "It smells like treason."
- Ukraine's Foreign Ministry condemned Fico's energy policy as a "threat to the whole of Europe," citing weakness and dependence.
- Fico mentioned that Putin confirmed Russia's "readiness... to continue to supply gas to the West and to Slovakia," despite future challenges.
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Russia's economy is set to lose another source of income that Ukraine controls
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that his country's natural gas transit deal with Ukraine will not be renewed.Sergei Guneyev/Pool/AFP via Getty ImagesRussia's natural gas transit deal with Ukraine is set to expire soon, which would cut billions in revenue.The deal's possible end affects European countries relying on Russian gas via Ukraine.Russia has shifted much of its energy exports to India and China amid Western sanctions.Russi…
Zelensky accuses Slovak PM Fico of aiding Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticised Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico for his stance on Russian gas imports, accusing him of helping President Vladimir Putin fund the war in Ukraine. This comes after Fico’s visit to Moscow, where he expressed opposition to reducing Slovakia’s energy dependence on Russia, despite Ukraine offering alternative solutions.
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