Slovakia Refuses to Participate in EU Program for Ukraine's Military Aid
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced on Sunday that Slovakia will not be part of any European Union program aimed at financing military aid to Ukraine in its fight against Russia.
Fico stated at a press conference that he refuses "to allow Slovakia to participate in any financial program" intended to help Ukraine manage the conflict and its military costs.
Fico criticized the EU sanctions imposed against Russia due to the conflicts in Ukraine, saying that the sanctions harm Europe more.This announcement follows EU leaders reaffirming their support for Ukraine on Thursday, but failing to agree on a plan to use frozen Russian assets to finance new loans for Ukraine.Author's summary: Slovakia opts out of EU's Ukraine military aid program.
China Daily — 2025-10-27