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Elon Musk
The Slovak prime minister congratulated Musk on his appointment and the decisions he is making.
Feb. 11
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Protesters called for Fico to resign with chants of “Resign, resign” and “Russian agent.”
Feb. 8
War in Ukraine
Ukraine, battling a Russian invasion since February 2022, stopped supplies to the West at the beginning of the year, dealing a blow to the heavily dependent Slovakia.
Feb. 6
Georgia
HUR urged European politicians to choose their words carefully, especially when making accusations against allied nations.
Feb. 1
Russia
More than 30 Slovak cities were swept by nationwide protests as citizens demanded Fico’s government end its pro-Russian policies and reaffirm Slovakia’s alignment with the EU and NATO.
Jan. 27
Russia
In an open letter, several hundred psychiatrists and psychologists expressed concern about the current climate, calling on the 60-year-old prime minister to consider stepping down.
Jan. 25
War in Ukraine
Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia kills more than a dozen civilians, injures 30; Kyiv infuriated as Slovakia sends another delegation to Moscow; Transnistria says it has less than a month of fuel left.
Jan. 9
War in Ukraine
Fico called the cessation of Russian gas into his country via Ukraine “sabotage.”
Jan. 3
War in Ukraine
Suspended gas transit has early impact west of the Dniester; Renowned scientists among victims of New Year’s air strike; Ukraine says Russia suffered 427K casualties in 2024, as Russian gains taper.
Jan. 2
War in Ukraine
Putin says Fico, an outspoken opponent of EU support for Ukraine, has offered his country to host talks between Russia and Ukraine.
Dec. 27, 2024
War in Ukraine
Putin: Slovakia offers to host peace talks; Moscow’s drones kill two more civilians in occupied Donetsk region; Reuters reports that crashed Azerbaijan flight was shot down by Russian defenses.
Dec. 27, 2024
War in Ukraine
Germany sends Kyiv largest aid package to date; Slovaks protest their leader’s visit to the Kremlin; Ukrainian drones strike same Russian oil depot for second time in a month.
Dec. 24, 2024
Zelensky
Ukrainian leader hits out at Slovak PM for visiting Putin and opposing energy dependence on Russia.
Dec. 23, 2024
War in Ukraine
Over the weekend: Trump says Putin wants to meet ASAP to discuss ending the war; Slovak PM heads to the Kremlin on a surprise visit; and Ukraine appeals to UN after Russia accused of executing 5 POWS.
Dec. 23, 2024
EU
The package is targeted against those who provide support and services to Russia’s war effort and includes sanctions against 84 targets, made up of 54 individuals and 30 entities.
Dec. 17, 2024
The tête-à-tête was announced shortly after Fico said Ukraine was not a sovereign nation and will need to cede land to Moscow.
Jan. 22, 2024