Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has firmly rejected a request from his Czech counterpart, Petr Fiala, to unconditionally support the European Union’s 18th sanctions package against Russia, citing Slovakia’s national interest and energy security. In a formal letter dated July 14, Fico acknowledged receiving Fiala’s appeal, but noted that Slovakia would only agree to the … Continue reading Slovak PM Robert Fico rebuffs Czechia’s call to back EU sanctions without gas guarantees