Russia, Ukraine and Slovakia

Slovakia says ready to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Slovakia on Friday confirmed its readiness to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, despite Kyiv's accusation that it is playing into the hands of Russian President Vladimir Putin. He said Slovakia had told Kyiv in October that it was available to host peace talks.
Fico Offers Slovakia as Venue for Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) has offered Slovakia as a suitable country for hosting peace talks on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Fico said this in a video on a social network, adding that he had already discussed the issue with Russian President Vladimir Putin and welcomes Putin's positive response.
Zelenskiy blasts Slovak's Fico over reluctance to drop Russian gas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday blasted Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico over his reluctance to end his country's dependency on Russian gas, calling it a "big security issue" for Europe and saying Fico declined compensation.
Russia's Putin holds talks with Slovakian PM Fico, in rare visit by EU leader
Slovakia’s prime minister, Robert Fico arrived in Russia on a “working visit” and met with Putin one-on-one on Sunday evening.
Slovakia Threatens Ukraine With Power Cuts Over Gas Flow Halt
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico threatened to cut off back up power supplies to Ukraine if Kyiv stops transporting Russian gas to Central Europe.
Slovakia to consider reciprocal measures if Ukraine stops Russian gas transit, Fico says
Slovakia will consider reciprocal measures against Ukraine such as halting back-up electricity supplies after Jan. 1 if Kyiv, as expected, stops the transit of Russian gas to Slovakia, Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Friday.
Putin says Slovakia and Fico willing to broker Ukraine talks
Vladimir Putin said Slovakia's prime minister offered on his recent visit to Moscow to host potential talks between Russia and Ukraine. Robert Fico made the trip as a halt to Russian gas deliveries via Ukraine beckons.
Putin says there is no time to sign new Ukraine gas transit deal this year
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday there was no time left this year to sign a new Ukrainian gas transit deal, and laid the blame firmly on
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Fico calls weakening of Russia 'unrealistic goal,' proposes holding peace talks in Slovakia
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico called the prospect of weakening Russia unrealistic, and the decision of Ukrainian ...
Russia’s Putin holds talks with Slovakian PM Fico, in rare visit to Moscow by EU leader
Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in the Kremlin on Sunday with Slovakia’s prime minister, Robert Fico, in a rare ...
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Slovakia Poised as Potential Host for Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed openness to Slovakia's proposal to host peace talks with Ukraine. During a meeting ...
Zelenskiy calls Slovak's Fico dependence on Russia 'big security issue' for Europe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday criticised what he said was Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's lack of ...
Zelenskyy slams Slovakia's PM Robert Fico following a controversial visit to meet Putin in Moscow
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blasts Slovakia’s PM Robert Fico over reluctance to source alternatives to Russian ...
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Russia Open to Slovakian Peace Proposal Amidst EU Skepticism
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed openness to Slovakia's proposal to host peace talks with Ukraine. Amid skepticism ...
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Slovak PM Robert Fico to visit Putin in Russia next week, Serbian president says
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will travel to Moscow next week to hold talks on gas supplies with Russian President ...
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Russia's Putin holds talks with Slovakian PM Fico, in a rare visit to Moscow by an EU leader
Russian President Vladimir Putin has held talks in the Kremlin with Slovakia’s prime minister, Robert Fico, in a rare visit ...
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Eastern Europe braces for end to Russian gas supplies
Ukraine will block Russian gas supplies via its territory in several days, effectively halting its transit to Slovakia, Moldova and, to some extent, Hungary.