Source: "European Truth" referencing Dennik N
Direct quote: "Our enemy is Zelensky. Zelensky has caused the problems we are facing. I do not like him because he harms Slovakia."
Details: Specifically, the Prime Minister of Slovakia commented on the recent statement by Volodymyr Zelensky, who spoke about the potential gas transit from Azerbaijan to European countries.
Fico stated that the Ukrainian president has no choice "other than to talk about some gas from Azerbaijan," while he himself is "blowing bubbles because he thinks this bubble will free him from making tough decisions."
He reiterated that Bratislava considers the "most realistic" option to be the restoration of Russian gas transit – for instance, if it were to purchase it at the Russian-Ukrainian border, "and this gas would be transported as Slovak through the territory of Ukraine."
Background:
- Recent statements by Robert Fico are a continuation of his sharp rhetoric towards Ukraine after it halted gas transit from Russia at the beginning of 2025.
- Additionally, the support of Zelensky for mass anti-government protests in the country has angered the Prime Minister of Slovakia.
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