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Wadephul Warns Russia Questioning Threat Harms NATO Unity

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 6:20 PM UTC · How we work

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German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Russian imperialism is Europe’s greatest threat during talks with Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár.
Wadephul warned that questioning Russia’s threat is irresponsible and harms NATO solidarity.
He cautioned that EU blockages, like Hungary’s past obstruction, weaken the union.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico criticised EU and NATO responses to the Ukraine war while keeping warm ties with Moscow.

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German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Russian imperialism is Europe’s greatest threat during talks with Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár.
Wadephul warned that questioning Russia’s threat is irresponsible and harms NATO solidarity.
He cautioned that EU blockages, like Hungary’s past obstruction, weaken the union.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico criticised EU and NATO responses to the Ukraine war while keeping warm ties with Moscow.