Ukraine, FICO and Russia

Russian gas transit to Europe via Ukraine ends
The ending of Ukraine’s long-standing role as transit route for Russian gas to Europe continues to exacerbate already existing tensions within Europe as the NATO proxy war heads into its third year
Protesters Say Fico Dragging Slovakia to Russia in Ukraine Gas Dispute
Thousands of protesters in the Slovak capital held banners and chanted slogans on Friday accusing Prime Minister Robert Fico of dragging the country towards Russia after he met President Vladimir Putin last month amid a gas dispute with Ukraine.
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.
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.
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,
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.
Ukraine set to halt oil transit, Fico warns of 'gas crisis'
Slovakia risks losing its supply of Russian oil after Ukrainian lawmakers began mulling a halt to the transit of oil via the Druzhba pipeline. Slovakia lost access to Russian gas at the beginning of this year,
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Russia-Ukraine war: Compensation held up pending DNA verification of dead ex-Lankan military men
By Shamindra Ferdinando Russia is seeking Sri Lanka’s assistance to confirm the identities of several ex-military personnel ...
UK leader to visit Ukraine - Zelensky
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected in Kiev soon Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has announced Read Full Article at ...
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Why Neutrality Is the Best Course for Ukraine
Neutrality within the context of the war in Ukraine often has a negative connotation. But this is a misreading of the ...
Kiev may be obliged not to return the territories occupied by Russia by military means — Volker
Kiev may be obliged to ensure that it does not try to return the territories occupied by Russia by military means. This was ...
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'Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl': A survival game in wasteland Ukraine
Two decades after the Chornobyl disaster, another catastrophe has struck the former nuclear power plant: an explosion has ...
Meloni vows to help Ukraine as Zelensky lands in Italy for talks
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni promised to keep supporting Ukraine, as the leader of the embattled nation, Volodymyr ...
Ukraine's hardest year: How Russia's strategy is paying off
In August, Ukraine launched an unexpected offensive into Russia's Kursk region, targeting poorly defended border areas.
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Ukrainian leader Zelensky heads to Rome for talks with Meloni
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Rome on Thursday for evening talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia ...
Italy and its support to Ukraine: a constant and strategic commitment
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni confirmed Italy's commitment to supporting Ukraine, highlighting the importance of a just and ...