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flag Slovak PM Fico demands end to Ukraine war, halts arms aid, and pushes neutrality amid EU rift.

flag Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has called for an immediate end to the war in Ukraine, stating it is a conflict between Slavic nations and asserting Slovakia’s neutrality. flag Speaking on October 5, he criticized the EU’s focus on military aid over diplomacy, halted military assistance from Slovak stocks, and opposed Ukraine’s NATO membership. flag Fico has pursued closer ties with Russia, including a December 2024 visit to Moscow, and challenged EU energy policies, advocating for national energy independence. flag His stance reflects a broader shift in Slovakia’s foreign policy, diverging from the EU’s support for Ukraine and emphasizing diplomatic resolution over military involvement.

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