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Slovak Premier declares country will not support Kiev’s conflict attempts
(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has announced that Bratislava will no longer provide military or financial aid to Ukraine, rejecting the Western approach of achieving “peace through force.” Instead, he is advocating for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing conflict.
Fico’s statement came after a tense meeting at the White House, where Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky met with US President Donald trump and Vice President J.D. Vance to finalize a minerals agreement between Washington and Kiev. However, the talks became heated when Zelensky urged Trump to take a stronger stance in supporting Ukraine, rather than remaining neutral in ceasefire negotiations with Moscow. Trump abruptly ended the meeting, later stating that Zelensky was “not ready” for peace and emphasizing that the US seeks negotiations rather than escalating the war.
On Saturday, Fico reiterated Slovakia’s position on social media, declaring, “Slovakia will not support Ukraine, neither financially nor militarily, to continue the war.” He acknowledged that other countries might choose to do so but emphasized that Bratislava would not participate.
The Slovak leader criticized Ukraine’s Western allies for pushing a “peace through force” narrative, dismissing it as unrealistic and a justification for prolonging the conflict. He argued that Ukraine lacks the military strength to negotiate from a position of power.
At the upcoming EU summit on March 6, Slovakia plans to propose an immediate ceasefire, despite opposition from Zelensky and several EU member states. Fico also highlighted the negative impact of restricting Russian gas supplies, warning that it is harming European industries. He called for the resumption of gas transit through Ukraine to Slovakia and the rest of Western Europe, criticizing the current situation as “absurd” since Ukraine continues to use European gas while blocking east-to-west flows.
While supporting efforts to bolster EU defense capabilities, Fico stressed the importance of recognizing differing opinions on the Ukraine conflict. He warned that if alternative views are not acknowledged at the summit, the European Council may struggle to reach a consensus on Ukraine-related policies.
Since returning to office in 2023, Fico has been an outspoken critic of the EU’s approach to the war. He has halted Slovakia’s military aid to Ukraine, opposed its NATO membership, and consistently called for peace negotiations. Additionally, he has condemned EU sanctions on Russia, arguing that they are ineffective and economically harmful to Europe, and has urged Western nations to restore dialogue with Moscow.
Fico’s statement came after a tense meeting at the White House, where Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky met with US President Donald trump and Vice President J.D. Vance to finalize a minerals agreement between Washington and Kiev. However, the talks became heated when Zelensky urged Trump to take a stronger stance in supporting Ukraine, rather than remaining neutral in ceasefire negotiations with Moscow. Trump abruptly ended the meeting, later stating that Zelensky was “not ready” for peace and emphasizing that the US seeks negotiations rather than escalating the war.
On Saturday, Fico reiterated Slovakia’s position on social media, declaring, “Slovakia will not support Ukraine, neither financially nor militarily, to continue the war.” He acknowledged that other countries might choose to do so but emphasized that Bratislava would not participate.
The Slovak leader criticized Ukraine’s Western allies for pushing a “peace through force” narrative, dismissing it as unrealistic and a justification for prolonging the conflict. He argued that Ukraine lacks the military strength to negotiate from a position of power.
At the upcoming EU summit on March 6, Slovakia plans to propose an immediate ceasefire, despite opposition from Zelensky and several EU member states. Fico also highlighted the negative impact of restricting Russian gas supplies, warning that it is harming European industries. He called for the resumption of gas transit through Ukraine to Slovakia and the rest of Western Europe, criticizing the current situation as “absurd” since Ukraine continues to use European gas while blocking east-to-west flows.
While supporting efforts to bolster EU defense capabilities, Fico stressed the importance of recognizing differing opinions on the Ukraine conflict. He warned that if alternative views are not acknowledged at the summit, the European Council may struggle to reach a consensus on Ukraine-related policies.
Since returning to office in 2023, Fico has been an outspoken critic of the EU’s approach to the war. He has halted Slovakia’s military aid to Ukraine, opposed its NATO membership, and consistently called for peace negotiations. Additionally, he has condemned EU sanctions on Russia, arguing that they are ineffective and economically harmful to Europe, and has urged Western nations to restore dialogue with Moscow.
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