
No Ukraine Trips, No Arms: Babiš and Fico Set New Line
Meeting in Bratislava, Babiš and Fico ruled out arms deliveries to Ukraine, revived plans for joint cabinet meetings, and criticised Brussels’ emissions agenda.

Meeting in Bratislava, Babiš and Fico ruled out arms deliveries to Ukraine, revived plans for joint cabinet meetings, and criticised Brussels’ emissions agenda.

Robert Fico said Slovakia must pursue its national interests through diplomacy, even if doing so temporarily strains relations with key allies.

Orbán is accused of “earning his Order of Lenin,” just for sticking up for Hungary’s own interests.

In a letter sent to the President of the European Council, the Slovak PM said he is “not in the position” to support any solution aimed at covering Ukraine’s military expenses for the coming years.

The signatories of the joint letter argue strong economies should not be sacrificed on the altar of obscure targets set by Brussels.

As Hungary, Slovakia, and a new Czech government align, the Polish president seeks to pull Poland back into a stronger V4.

Prime Minister Robert Fico insists Slovakia will not bow to the EU on national identity and gender issues.

Slovakia’s government has ordered a full review of the EU’s gas-ban plan, arguing that Brussels is ignoring commitments made in return for lifting an earlier veto.

The Slovak PM held talks with his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orbán about joining Patriots for Europe—but will not be pursuing membership, at least for now.

Dozens were injured near Pezinok on Sunday, prompting Prime Minister Robert Fico to remove ZSR’s leadership on an interim basis.