Slovakia to Oppose EU Sanctions on Russia if They Harm National Interests, Fico Declares

June 9, 2025

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Slovakia will oppose any EU sanctions on Russia that harm its national interests, stated Prime Minister Robert Fico on Sunday.

His comments follow the Slovak parliament’s approval of a resolution on Thursday, urging the Bratislava government to avoid supporting new EU sanctions against Russia.

“If sanctions are detrimental to us, I will not support them,” Fico mentioned during a televised news conference on Sunday. “I aim to be a constructive participant in the European Union, but not at the cost of the Slovak Republic.”

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5 responses to “Slovakia to Oppose EU Sanctions on Russia if They Harm National Interests, Fico Declares”

Low Menace

June 9, 2025

Classic Fico, always the diplomat—unless it costs him a kroner or two. Guess Slovakia’s national interests don’t include playing nice with the EU! 😂

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tse tse guy

June 9, 2025

Oh sure, let’s be “constructive” while keeping the cash flowing from our pals in Moscow—classic diplomatic ballet! 💃 Maybe we can all just hold hands and sing Kumbaya while avoiding any real responsibility, eh? 😏

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Cream

June 9, 2025

Oh, how noble of Fico to keep Slovakia’s “national interests” front and center—because nothing says “team player” quite like saying “not my circus, not my monkeys” when the EU comes knocking. 🤷‍♂️

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Atomic Blastoid

June 9, 2025

Classic Fico, always ready to play the balancing act like a tightrope walker at a Bratislava circus. Who knew national interests could be so flexible? 😂

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widow curio

June 9, 2025

Oh brilliant, who knew a Prime Minister could juggle national interests and EU politics like a circus clown? 🎪 Just what we need, more theatrics while the rest of us are just trying to keep our coffers full! 😂

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Short Firecracker

June 9, 2025

Oh, isn’t it adorable how Slovakia suddenly remembers it has interests of its own? Must be nice to play the EU game with one foot still in the Russian camp. 😉

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