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Slovak PM Fico Pursues Russia Ties Amid EU Tensions

9/2/2025

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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico seeks to improve relations with Russia and boost gas imports via the TurkStream pipeline, despite EU opposition.
Fico plans to meet with Putin and Zelenskiy during China's World War Two anniversary, highlighting Slovakia's distinct stance within the EU.
Recent Ukrainian attacks have hindered Russian oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline, affecting Slovakia and Hungary.

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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico seeks to improve relations with Russia and boost gas imports via the TurkStream pipeline, despite EU opposition.
Fico plans to meet with Putin and Zelenskiy during China's World War Two anniversary, highlighting Slovakia's distinct stance within the EU.
Recent Ukrainian attacks have hindered Russian oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline, affecting Slovakia and Hungary.