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Slovak PM Fico Defies EU, Demands Russian Gas Access

7/15/2025

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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is making a bold stand, insisting that Slovakia be permitted to buy Russian gas until 2034. He threatens to obstruct the EU's latest sanctions package, prioritizing national interests as tensions rise within the bloc. This defiance could leave Slovakia isolated among its European partners.

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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is making a bold stand, insisting that Slovakia be permitted to buy Russian gas until 2034. He threatens to obstruct the EU's latest sanctions package, prioritizing national interests as tensions rise within the bloc. This defiance could leave Slovakia isolated among its European partners.