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Slovakia will not pledge aid to Ukraine at NATO summit, Fico says
Slovakia will not pledge aid to Ukraine at NATO summit, Fico says
"Slovakia will not pay for Ukraine's military expenses," Prime Minister Robert Fico said ahead of the summit in Ankara in July.
Fico stated that Slovakia would block funding for Ukraine's military ...
Fico stated that Slovakia would block funding for Ukraine's military ...
Fico stated that Slovakia would block funding for Ukraine's military needs
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that he would not support the European Commission's proposal for a reparations loan to
Ukraine using frozen Russian assets if the funds were to be used for military purposes. He sent a letter to the President of the
European Council, António Costa, warning of a blockade of decisions regarding the financing of Ukraine's military needs for
2026-2027.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will under no circumstances support the European Commission's proposal to provide Ukraine with a reparations loan from frozen Russian assets if these funds are used for military purposes. He
stated
this during a speech in the country's parliament, reports
UNN
.
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According to Fico, he sent an official letter to the President of the European Council, António Costa, in which he warned that at the upcoming meeting of EU leaders, he would block any decisions that provide for the financing of Ukraine's military needs for 2026-2027.
I clearly and unequivocally expres…
Fico: Slovakia will not support funding for Ukraine at NATO summit
Fico: Slovakia will not support funding for Ukraine at NATO summit
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that he will insist that the mandate of the national delegation to the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara not include the country's participation in the next military loan to Ukraine. He stated this in an interview with the public broadcaster STVR, according to BelTA.
"Since we did not participate in the military loan within the European Union, I will negotiate so that the Slovak delegation does not have a mandate to approve the country's participation in further military financial assistance for Ukraine," the Slovak prime minister said.
The head of the Slovak government also emphasized that only a few senior politicians from EU member states support contacts with Russia and a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine. "I'm afraid that many prime ministers want the military conflict to continue. However, Slovakia will always be among the countries that maintain dialogue with Russia," Fico noted.
The annual NATO summit will be held on July 7-8 in Ankara. Alliance countries are preparing to approve €70 billion in military aid to Ukraine.
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stance will be finalized at a government meeting next week ahead of the July NATO summit. Fico stressed he will negotiate to ensure the Slovak delegation assumes no obligations for military loans or o...
stance will be finalized at a government meeting next week ahead of the July NATO summit. Fico stressed he will negotiate to ensure the Slovak delegation assumes no obligations for military loans or other forms of military support to Kiev.He reiterated his call for a peaceful, diplomatic
Slovakia to block EU loan to Ukraine if Orban loses Hungarian election ...
Slovakia to block EU loan to Ukraine if Orban loses Hungarian election ...
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Slovakia to block EU loan to Ukraine if Orban loses Hungarian election, Fico says
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico speaks during Russian-Slovak bilateral meeting in Beijing, China on Sept. 22, 2025. (Contributor/Getty Images)
Slovakia will "take up the baton from Hungary" and block European Union funds to Ukraine if Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban loses the upcoming election, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said in a video address on March 8.
Hungary is currently
blocking a 90-billion-euro ($105 billion) loan
to Ukraine due to disputes over the Druzhba pipeline, which stopped transiting Russian oil in January. Slovakia and Hungary, the only EU countries still importing Russian crude through the system, have mounted an escalating
pressure campaign
against Kyiv in retaliation.
Fico
said
in a Facebook video that he plans to discuss the Druzhba pipeline at an upcoming meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on March 10.
"On Tuesday morning, I will meet (von der Leyen) in Paris on this topic and ask her a…
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Slovakia's Fico claims Ukraine will 'have to pay dearly' ahead of Putin-Trump meeting
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Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico (L) and Russia's President Vladimir Putin shake hands during a meeting in the Kremlin. (Artyom Geodakyan/TASS)
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico claimed that Kyiv would "have to pay dearly" due to what he blamed was the West's failure to weaken Russia by using Ukraine, ahead of the scheduled Putin-Trump meeting on Aug. 15.
"Everyone already knows that the conflict has serious roots in recent history, that it has no military solution, everyone already knows that Ukraine's membership in NATO is impossible," Fico claimed on social media, as
cited
by Slovak media Dnes24.
Fico used an African proverb of "grass" and "elephants" against Ukraine, saying that: "No matter how the elephants' negotiations on Aug. 15 turn out, the grass will suffer - in this case, Ukraine."
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry immediately
condemned
Fico for being "openly offensive rhetoric against Ukraine and the Ukrainian people," and warned…
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said his government will not support further funding for Ukraine’s military needs at NATO’...
Slovakia's Fico says he won't back new Ukraine military aid at NATO summit
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said his government will not support further funding for Ukraine’s military needs at NATO’s July summit in Ankara
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico expressed opposition to NATO's proposed large-scale aid to Ukraine at the upcoming Ankara summit. He intends to ensure Slovakia's delegation lacks a mandate for furth...
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico expressed opposition to NATO's proposed large-scale aid to Ukraine at the upcoming Ankara summit. He intends to ensure Slovakia's delegation lacks a mandate for further military or financial commitments.
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Fico: Slovakia Will Not Participate in Another War Loan to Ukraine
Fico: Slovakia Will Not Participate in Another War Loan to Ukraine
Fico: Slovakia Will Not Participate in Another War Loan to Ukraine
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Slovak Prime Minister
Robert Fico
has firmly ruled out Slovakia’s participation in any further
war-related loans to Ukraine
, saying such measures only prolong the conflict and deepen human suffering. Speaking on the government’s position, Fico said continued financial and military support for the war stands in
direct contradiction to Slovakia’s peace oriented policy
.
Fico stressed that while Slovakia remains open to playing a role in
monitoring a future peace agreement
in Ukraine, it will do so
without providing military aid or war financing
. He criticised what he described as the plans of the so-called
“coalition of the willing”
, a group of EU member states backing expanded support for Kyiv, arguing that these initiatives risk extending the war rather than ending it.
Instead, the Slovak prime minister said his government prefers
bilateral, mutually beneficial cooperation with Ukraine
, grounded …
Fico says Ukraine's Foreign Ministry Criticism nearly cost him his life ...
Fico says Ukraine's Foreign Ministry Criticism nearly cost him his life ...
Fico cites assassination attempt in response to Ukraine's Foreign Ministry criticism
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Photo: Slovak prime minister Robert Fico (Getty Images)
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico responded to criticism from official Kyiv over his recent remarks, reminding that his "sovereign view on the conflict" nearly cost him his life, according to
Dennik N
.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico voiced disagreement with Ukraine’s foreign ministry, which accused him of using "openly offensive rhetoric towards Ukraine and the Ukrainian people."
"I wish Ukraine an immediate, just peace and an end to the senseless killing of Slavs," Fico stressed.
The prime minister said Slovakia is among the countries providing the most intensive assistance to Ukraine, but added that "neighborly relations cannot be a one-way ticket."
At the same time, he expressed outrage that "Ukraine expects everyone to always meet its demands."
According to the prime minister, Slovakia supplies Ukraine with critical electricity deliveries. At the same time, Kyiv uses European legislation that "obliges us to provid…
🇸🇰‼️🇺🇦 Fico says he will block new military aid to Ukraine at NATO summit
Fico has said his country will not support new military loans or financial contributions to Ukraine at the upcoming NATO summ...
🇸🇰‼️🇺🇦 Fico says he will block new military aid to Ukraine at NATO summit
Fico has said his country will not support new military loans or financial contributions to Ukraine at the upcoming NATO summit.
KYIV POST:
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KYIV POST:
Slovak PM Fico Opposes NATO Arms Funding for Ukraine Ahead of Ankara Summit
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico declared on Saturday, June 27, that his government will oppose NATO’s proposal to secure multi-billion dollar contracts for new weapons […]
Slovakia will not support funding for conflict in Ukraine at NATO summit — Fico
Slovakia will not support funding for conflict in Ukraine at NATO summit — Fico
Fico also noted that while a decision might be made at the summit to provide additional military support to Ukraine? Fico also noted that while a decision might be made at the summit to provide additional military support to Ukraine
Fico set to oppose new loans for Ukraine at NATO summit
Fico set to oppose new loans for Ukraine at NATO summit
Fico set to oppose new loans for Ukraine at NATO summit
Sat, June 27, 2026 - 21:30
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico (photo: Getty Images)
Slovakia plans to block further financial and military aid to Ukraine at the upcoming NATO summit, Prime Minister
Robert Fico
stated.
Slovak Prime Minister's stance
Fico
opposed NATO plans
to allocate large-scale financial and military assistance to Ukraine.
He says next week he will hold a high-level constitutional meeting involving Defense Minister Robert Kaliňák.
The main goal of the talks is to set instructions so that the Slovak delegation goes to the summit in Ankara without a mandate "to involve Slovakia in further military loans or financial contributions."
"You know what could happen? A drone could fly in here, deliberately or accidentally, hit an apartment building, there could be deaths or injuries, and we could have World War III. That is why I am saying on behalf of Slovakia: no support for the war, Slovakia
will not pay for Ukraine's military expenses
," Fico stre…
🇸🇰 Fico pledges to block Slovakia’s participation in military loans to UkrainePrime Minister Robert Fico vowed to prevent Slovakia from joining any military aid mechanisms for Ukraine, including propo...
🇸🇰 Fico pledges to block Slovakia’s participation in military loans to UkrainePrime Minister Robert Fico vowed to prevent Slovakia from joining any military aid mechanisms for Ukraine, including proposed annual €70 billion allocations at the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara.Slovakia’s official
Slovakia's PM Robert Fico declares he will block Ukraine aid pledges at the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara. Evidence: Sovereignty, Populism, Alignment. #NATO #Ukraine
Slovak PM Fico says Ukraine must meet every requirement for EU membership w/o receiving special treatment or shortcuts. In Visegrad Group summit, Fico argued that Serbia, Montenegro&Albania should not...
Slovak PM Fico says Ukraine must meet every requirement for EU membership w/o receiving special treatment or shortcuts. In Visegrad Group summit, Fico argued that Serbia, Montenegro&Albania should not be left waiting if they are better prepared for accession. #NATO
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🇸🇰 Slovak PM Fico spoke out on June 27 against NATO's plans to commit large-scale financial and military aid to #Ukraine at the Alliance's upcoming summit in Ankara.
kyivindependent.com/slovakia-wil....
🇸🇰 Slovak PM Fico spoke out on June 27 against NATO's plans to commit large-scale financial and military aid to #Ukraine at the Alliance's upcoming summit in Ankara.
kyivindependent.com/slovakia-wil...
Slovakia plans to block further financial and military aid to Ukraine at the upcoming NATO summit, Prime Minister Robert Fico stated.
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Fico opposes new military aid to Ukraine ahead of NATO summit
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Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico stated that he opposes further military and financial support fo...
Fico opposes new military aid to Ukraine ahead of NATO summit
https://www.byteseu.com/2145782/
Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico stated that he opposes further military and financial support for Ukraine and wants the Slovak delegation to go to the NATO summit without a mandate to approve …
Fico set to oppose new loans for Ukraine at NATO summit: The main goal of the talks is to set instructions so that the Slovak delegation goes to the summit in Ankara without a mandate to involve Slova...
Fico set to oppose new loans for Ukraine at NATO summit: The main goal of the talks is to set instructions so that the Slovak delegation goes to the summit in Ankara without a mandate to involve Slovakia in further military loans or financial contributions. RBC UA
newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/fico-se...
Slovakia will not pledge aid to Ukraine at NATO summit, Fico says
Slovakia will not pledge aid to Ukraine at NATO summit, Fico says
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Slovakia will not pledge aid to Ukraine at NATO summit, Fico says
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico speaks during a joint news conference with Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis in Studenka, Czechia, on March 31, 2026. (Milan Jaros / Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico spoke out on June 27 against NATO's plans to commit large-scale financial and military aid to Ukraine at the Alliance's upcoming summit in Ankara.
Fico's remarks come less than two weeks before the annual NATO summit, which will take place in Turkey July 7-8. President Volodymyr
Zelensky has been invited
to attend the conference, where Alliance members will
reportedly
pledge billions in new weapons and aid packages to Ukraine.
Fico
told
Slovak media that he opposed the NATO proposals, which he described as "massive." He also said he would conduct negotiations with Slovak Defense Minister Robert Kalinak to ensure Bratislava's delegation arrives at the summit without a mandate to "involve Slovakia in further military loans or financial contributions."
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Slovakia will not pledge aid to Ukraine at the NATO summit.
kyivindependent
The main goal of the Slovak delegation's talks is to proceed to the NATO summit in Ankara without a mandate to involve Slovakia in further military loans or financial contributions.
bluesky
Fico noted that while a decision might be made at the NATO summit to provide additional military support to Ukraine.
tass
Fico stated that Slovakia would block funding for Ukraine's military needs.
unn.ua
Framing · 6 — loaded language surfaced (spin shown, not adopted)
kyivindependent
“Slovakia will not pay for Ukraine's military expenses”
→ Slovakia will not pledge aid to Ukraine at the NATO summit.
tass
“Fico also noted that while a decision might be made at the summit to provide additional military support to Ukraine”
→ Fico noted that while a decision might be made at the NATO summit to provide additional military support to Ukraine.
unn.ua
“Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that he would not support the European Commission's proposal for a reparations loan to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets if the funds were to be used for military purposes.”
→ Fico stated that Slovakia would block funding for Ukraine's military needs.
unn.ua
“He sent a letter to the President of the European Council, António Costa, warning of a blockade of decisions regarding the financing of Ukraine's military needs for 2026-2027.”
→ Fico stated that Slovakia would block funding for Ukraine's military needs.
unn.ua
“Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will under no circumstances support the European Commission's proposal to provide Ukraine with a reparations loan from frozen Russian assets if these funds are used for military purposes.”
→ Fico stated that Slovakia would block funding for Ukraine's military needs.
unn.ua
“he would block any decisions that pro”
→ Fico stated that Slovakia would block funding for Ukraine's military needs.
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