
EU Leaders Agree on Extending Russia Sanctions, Fail To Approve New Ones
Slovakian PM Robert Fico could not convince EU chief Ursula von der Leyen to grant his country concessions on Russian energy imports.

Slovakian PM Robert Fico could not convince EU chief Ursula von der Leyen to grant his country concessions on Russian energy imports.

Slovakian PM Robert Fico has vowed not to sign measures that harm his country’s interests.
The Slovakian PM has a mandate to obstruct measures against Moscow that would also damage his country.
The Slovak prime minister warned his Italian counterpart of the dangers of the RePowerEU plan.
The German chancellor threatened Hungary and Slovakia with consequences unless they “obey and abandon” their sovereign positions, PM Fico said.
The Slovak leader denounced “aggressive” comments from Berlin, saying Slovakia will not bow to pressure from Brussels or abandon its independent stance on Ukraine.
Robert Fico said he would back a referendum opposing sanctions if one were to be held.
Politicians called for reconciliation and an end to an atmosphere filled with hatred.
On Thursday, it’s been a year since the PM was the target of an assassination attempt. He warns it won’t be the last attack on a public figure unless the country changes its tone.
“This is simply economic suicide,” Robert Fico said.