politics
March 29, 2026
Fico threatens to block EU’s anti-Russian sanctions package
Prime Minister Robert Fico has threatened to veto the 20th package of sanctions against Russia, and derail any attempts to fast-track Ukraine’s bid to join the EU, should Brussels continue to favor Ukraine over Slovakia
TL;DR
- Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico threatened to veto the EU's 20th sanctions package against Russia.
- Fico also warned of derailing Ukraine's potential accession to the EU.
- The threat is conditional on the EU Commission continuing to "favor Ukraine over Slovakia".
- A recent dispute involves the Druzhba pipeline, which carries Russian crude oil to Slovakia and Hungary.
- Slovakia and Hungary accuse Ukraine of deliberately withholding supplies.
- Fico criticized the EU Commission for sending Slovakia a "threatening letter" over domestic protective measures.
- Hungary has also vetoed the 20th sanctions package and blocked a €90 billion EU assistance package for Kyiv.
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