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Slovakia Accuses PM of Treason Over Ukraine Energy Aid

2/24/2026

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The Freedom and Solidarity party filed a criminal complaint accusing Prime Minister Robert Fico of abuse of office and treason for halting emergency power to Ukraine.
Slovakia exported electricity to support Ukraine's energy sector, which has suffered from Russian attacks.
The cut-off followed Ukraine's alleged refusal to resume Druzhba pipeline oil flows.
Hungary threatened to block EU sanctions against Russia, and Slovakia sought EU inspections.

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The Freedom and Solidarity party filed a criminal complaint accusing Prime Minister Robert Fico of abuse of office and treason for halting emergency power to Ukraine.
Slovakia exported electricity to support Ukraine's energy sector, which has suffered from Russian attacks.
The cut-off followed Ukraine's alleged refusal to resume Druzhba pipeline oil flows.
Hungary threatened to block EU sanctions against Russia, and Slovakia sought EU inspections.