The European Commission is set to unveil legal measures on Tuesday aimed at ending imports of Russian pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) by the end of 2027, in a move that would formalize the European Union’s shift away from Russian energy supplies following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Kazakhstan is ready to boost trade with Slovakia by offering key exports like oil, gas, uranium, and food, President Tokayev said after meeting Slovak PM Fico in Astana.
Uzbekistan and Slovakia have officially launched a strategic partnership following high-level talks in Tashkent between President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic Robert Fico.
Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico is the only EU leader attending Russia’s May 9 military parade, defying airspace bans and EU pressure to stay away.
Slovakia and Hungary have condemned the European Commission’s new proposal to phase out Russian energy imports by 2027, warning the move would harm EU competitiveness.
Slovakia has rejected the European Commission's proposal to phase out Russian gas and other energy imports by the end of 2027. Prime Minister Robert Fico called the plan "unacceptable" in its current form, warning it would raise energy prices across the EU and hurt its economic competitiveness.
Slovakia has declared an emergency situation following the discovery of foot-and-mouth disease on three farms in the southern part of the country, the government announced on Tuesday.
Slovaks take to the streets in nationwide protests against Prime Minister Robert Fico’s pro-Russian policies, demanding his resignation.
Tens of thousands gathered in cities across Slovakia, to protest what they see as a policy shift by Prime Minister Robert Fico, aimed at moving closer to Russia. The latest wave of anti-government rallies was fuelled by Fico's recent trip to Moscow, for talks with President Vladimir Putin.
Hungary and Slovakia face challenges in paying for Russian gas due to new U.S. sanctions on Gazprombank, risking supply disruptions without a legal solution.
Hungary and Slovakia are seeking solutions for paying Russian gas suppliers after U.S. sanctions on Gazprombank raised payment challenges. Talks are underway to resolve the issue.
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