US EditionSlovakia cashes in on weapons to Ukraine, while PM Fico befriends Putin
6 Articles
6 Articles
"It is hypocritical to limit" — in Slovakia admitted to supplying weapons to Ukraine: EADaily
EADaily, August 18th, 2025. The Slovak government cannot prohibit private arms companies of the republic from supplying their products to Ukraine. This was stated by the Secretary of State of the Slovak Defense Ministry Igor Melikher in a comment to Politico.
The Slovak government has commented on the high profits that the country's defense companies receive for selling arms to Ukraine, while state military support for Kiev from Bratislava has been halted.
Although Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has promised not to send “a single bullet” to Ukraine, Slovakia’s arms industry continues to supply weapons to the front, writes Politico. In 2024, Slovakia’s arms exports increased to 1.15 billion euros, equivalent to about 1% of the country’s economy. The figure is double compared to 2023 and ten times higher than before the start of the war in Ukraine in 2022. Deputy Defense Minister Igor Melicher to…
While Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico reiterates his opposition to official arms shipments to Ukraine and strengthens ties with Russia, the country's private arms industry continues to export weapons to Kiev, generating growing profits. Politico reports this, citing official data and government sources. In 2024, Slovak arms exports reached €1.15 billion—about 1% of GDP—doubling compared to 2023 and increasing tenfold compared to pre-war levels…
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico officially suspended his country's military assistance for Ukraine, criticised European sanctions against Russia, rejected the possibility of joining NATO and appeared with Vladimir Putin and representatives of the United States.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left, 50% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
