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Fico and Orbán Defend Russian Oil Imports Amid EU Pressure

9/29/2025

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Robert Fico, Slovak Prime Minister, and Viktor Orbán, Hungarian Prime Minister, back continuing Russian oil imports.
They oppose European Union (EU) plans to curb Russian energy dependence, saying it harms Slovakia and Europe.
They argue geographical limits make shifting away from Russian oil impossible.
Orbán warns the EU has shifted toward war, with destabilizing forces in Central Europe.

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Robert Fico, Slovak Prime Minister, and Viktor Orbán, Hungarian Prime Minister, back continuing Russian oil imports.
They oppose European Union (EU) plans to curb Russian energy dependence, saying it harms Slovakia and Europe.
They argue geographical limits make shifting away from Russian oil impossible.
Orbán warns the EU has shifted toward war, with destabilizing forces in Central Europe.