Putin, Slovakia and FICO

Fico says Putin promised to deliver gas to Slovakia 'somehow'
Vladimir Putin promised Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico that the Russian Gazprom would find alternative ways to supply gas to Slovakia after the completion of transit through Ukraine. Details about the ways of gas deliveries are still unknown,
PM Fico says he secured gas supply for Slovakia in talks with Putin
Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Wednesday he had secured Slovakia's gas supply during a visit to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow last month, just before Ukraine halted the transit of gas from Russia at the start of 2025.
Slovakia’s PM Claims Putin Promised to Keep Sending Russian Gas
Slovakia has secured a guarantee from Putin that Russia's Gazprom will find an alternative route to deliver gas after the expiration of the Ukraine transit deal.
Fico offers Slovakia's 'hospitality' in possible Ukraine-Russia talks
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico said that he has offered his country as a meeting place for possible talks on ending the war in Ukraine. "If anyone turns to us and is interested in organizing peace talks in Slovakia about the conflict between Ukraine and Russia,
Putin promised to keep supplying Slovakia with gas, Fico says
Russian President Vladimir Putin promised Slovakia that Russia's Gazprom would find alternative ways to deliver contracted gas to Slovakia after the end of transit through Ukraine, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Friday.
Slovakia may suspend aid to Ukraine amid gas transit dispute: PM Fico
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that his government might consider halting humanitarian aid to Ukraine as part of measures in response to the ongoing Russian gas transit dispute. Speaking to reporters in Brussels after meeting with European Union (EU) Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen,
Slovak PM Fico to Discuss Gas Transit With Commission on Jan 9
(Reuters) - Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will discuss the end of Russian gas transit through Ukraine with representatives of the European Commission on Jan. 9 in Brussels, Slovakia's government office said on Tuesday.
Slovakia’s Fico Pushes EU to Help Restart Ukraine Gas Transit
Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico said he wasn’t ruling out the resumption of gas through Ukraine after a deal between Kyiv and Moscow expired at the beginning of this year.
EU assures energy stability as Slovakia slams Kiev's gas transit cut
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico railed on Thursday against Ukraine's decision to cut off the transit of Russian gas to the European Union, repeating his warnings of possible retaliation against Kiev.
Fico Says Slovakia Could Withhold Ukraine Aid Over Halted Gas Supply
However, Fico says it will cost Slovakia 1 billion euros ($1 billion) a year in higher prices for the gas it uses and 500 million euros in onward transit fees. He has threatened to cut emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine as Russia attacks its power grid,
How will Russia's cut gas supply impact the EU? | Radio Schuman
In response, the EU diversified its imports, with Norway and the United States becoming the top suppliers by 2023. This shift ...
Zelensky accused Fico of opening a second front against Ukraine at Putin's suggestion
It seems that Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to open a second energy front ...
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Biden eyes new Moscow sanctions before Trump era begins; Russia ‘dropped over 51,000 guided bombs since start of war’
President Joe Biden is expected to unveil new sanctions targeting Russia’s economy this week, according to a US official, as part of measures to bolster Kyiv’s war effort against Moscow before Donald ...
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Russia's Putin holds talks with Slovakian PM Fico, in a rare visit to Moscow by an EU leader
FILE - Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, speaks to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico during their meeting in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Alexander ...
Ukraine-Russia Gas Transit Deal At Critical Moment of Truth
The future of gas transit through Ukraine is at a turning point. If a last-minute deal isn’t struck by Wednesday, billions of ...
Ukraine latest: Russian officials 'frustrated' with Putin - as Moscow responds to Trump plans to meet Kremlin leader
The Kremlin has been discussing Donald Trump's claims that a meeting between him and Vladimir Putin is being set up.
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Slovakia's Energy Retaliation Against Ukraine: A Diplomatic Standoff
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico warns of severe actions against Ukraine due to the halted gas transit through Slovakia.