Slovakia Opposes Recent EU Sanctions

(MENAFN) Slovakia has expressed its refusal to endorse the European Union’s newest round of penalties against Russia, according to Premier Robert Fico.

In a message shared via Facebook on Tuesday, Fico cautioned that the proposed limitations from Brussels might trigger a severe energy emergency in Slovakia.

The European Commission presented its 18th collection of punitive measures against Russia on Tuesday. These actions target energy exports, infrastructure assets, and banking entities.

The proposals, intended to intensify pressure on Moscow to halt the conflict in Ukraine, involve reducing the ceiling price for Russian crude from USD60 to USD45 per barrel, prohibiting future operation of the compromised Nord Stream pipeline, limiting the import of processed goods derived from Russian oil, and blacklisting 77 ships reportedly part of a Russian “shadow fleet.”

Brussels asserts this fleet is used to bypass restrictions on oil trading. For the measures to become law, all 27 EU nations must give unanimous approval.

“The Slovak Republic will not support the upcoming 18th sanctions package against the Russian Federation,” stated Fico.

He noted that Bratislava might alter its position if Brussels provides “a real solution to the crisis” Slovakia could experience due to a cutoff from Russian energy sources.

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