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“Moscow gives important reductions to Fico, however Slovakia pays for them. Such reductions aren’t free—funds to Russia are made by means of sovereignty or murky schemes.”
Zelenskyy stated that particulars of this financing had been revealed throughout the European leaders’ assembly in Brussels on Thursday Dec. 19.
“Leaders noticed that Mr. Fico doesn’t need to take part within the widespread European work on vitality independence or search substitute for Russian gasoline, however reasonably needs to help Russia in pushing American gasoline and vitality assets of different companions away from Europe, implying that he needs to assist Putin earn cash to fund the conflict and weaken Europe,” stated Zelenskyy.
After the assembly, Fico stated Putin “confirmed Russia’s readiness to proceed supplying gasoline to Slovakia,” though that can in the end 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 towards Slovakia and its true allies,” the organizer of the protest, known as “Enough of Russia,” instructed Czech media Novinky.
