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Slovak PM Fico Slams EU Focus on Ukraine

10/17/2025

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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico criticized the EU's focus on Ukraine as a distraction from economic issues.
Fico will present specific proposals at the upcoming European Council summit.
Fico said he will not back new sanctions on Russia unless energy prices and the automotive sector are addressed.
Unlike many EU countries, Slovakia has not provided military aid to Ukraine and opposes further sanctions on Russia.

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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico criticized the EU's focus on Ukraine as a distraction from economic issues.
Fico will present specific proposals at the upcoming European Council summit.
Fico said he will not back new sanctions on Russia unless energy prices and the automotive sector are addressed.
Unlike many EU countries, Slovakia has not provided military aid to Ukraine and opposes further sanctions on Russia.