“Moscow gives vital reductions to Fico, however Slovakia pays for them. Such reductions will not be free—funds to Russia are made by sovereignty or murky schemes.”
Zelenskyy mentioned that particulars of this financing have been revealed in the course of the European leaders’ assembly in Brussels on Thursday Dec. 19.
“Leaders noticed that Mr. Fico doesn’t wish to take part within the widespread European work on power independence or search alternative for Russian gasoline, however somewhat needs to help Russia in pushing American gasoline and power sources of different companions away from Europe, implying that he needs to assist Putin earn cash to fund the conflict and weaken Europe,” mentioned Zelenskyy.
After the assembly, Fico mentioned Putin “confirmed Russia’s readiness to proceed supplying gasoline to Slovakia,” though that can finally rely upon Kyiv’s resolution.
Hundreds of individuals gathered in entrance of Slovakia’s authorities workplace in Bratislava on Monday afternoon to protest Fico’s journey to Moscow.
“Through Fico, Putin is strengthening Russia’s waning affect, propaganda and hybrid conflict in opposition to Slovakia and its true allies,” the organizer of the protest, known as “Enough of Russia,” informed Czech media Novinky.
