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Ukraine will never join NATO, and its bid for EU membership is unlikely to succeed, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said during an appearance on STVR’s ‘Saturday Dialogues’.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed support for the mass protests occurring in Slovakia against the policies of Prime Minister Robert Fico in a post on X on Jan. 24.

Hungary wants the European Union to intervene in a gas dispute it has with Ukraine, a potential sign of friction in the bloc’s upcoming discussions over renewing sanctions against Russia.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has denied accusations by Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico of Ukraine's alleged involvement in the cyberattack against a Slovak insurance company.

Robert Fico, Prime Minister of Slovakia, expressed clear opposition to Ukraine joining either NATO or the European Union, saying: "Ukraine may never join | The Eastern Herald | News Today, Breaking News,

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has sharply criticized Ukraine, demanding that Kyiv show "respect" towards Hungary and Slovakia, asserting that the country cannot dictate terms to EU members. Speaking at a press conference in Bratislava on Tuesday after meeting Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico,

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stated that Ukraine must show “respect” toward Hungary and Slovakia, emphasizing that Kiev has no right to “dictate” terms to EU members. Speaking at a press conference in Bratislava on Tuesday after meeting with his Slovak counterpart,

Regarding NATO, the Hungarian PM stated unequivocally that Ukraine’s membership in NATO is currently not on the agenda and will not be for the foreseeable future. Responding to a journalist’s question, he explained that there will never be unanimous agreement on this issue. He went on to describe discussions around Ukraine’s NATO membership as a

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán held talks with Slovak counterpart Robert Fico in Bratislava on Tuesday. According to MTI, the two countries’ energy security was high on the agenda, given Ukraine’s decision to halt gas shipments.

Hungary and Slovakia have reaffirmed their opposition to Ukraine's NATO membership bid, Slovak media reported Tuesday. Speaking at a joint

Slovakia could potentially refuse emergency assistance if there is no cost-sharing arrangement, but the country has extended a deal for emergency support with Ukraine in mid-2024. Kyiv paid €12 million for emergency power in 2024, Fico acknowledged. Ukraine's dependence on flows from Europe and Slovakia is also limited.