Lawmaker Asserts EU Should Investigate Ukraine Instead of Slovakia
Richard Gluck, a legislator from Slovakia, stated in an interview with RT that Robert Fico's visit to Moscow was without fault. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Prime Minister Robert Fico's visit to Russia was justified, according to MP Richard Gluck, who spoke to RT regarding the situation.
Gluck, a member of Slovakia's ruling party, described Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s call for an EU investigation into Fico as absurd. He argued that Ukraine is violating its agreement with the EU by obstructing energy deliveries.
Fico's recent trip to Moscow involved discussions with President Vladimir Putin about how Bratislava could continue acquiring Russian oil, gas, and nuclear fuel. Zelensky criticized Fico's meeting on social media.
Gluck claimed that Slovakia's interaction with Moscow represents “a big security issue” for the EU and questioned the potential financial arrangements between Fico and Russia. In light of Fico’s visit, Zelensky urged Slovakia’s “law enforcement and special services” to take action.
In his comments to RTN on Monday, Gluck called the prime minister’s decision to visit Moscow “very smart” and an example of how “all sovereign countries should act.” He emphasized, “Russia is our partner,” and stated, “We need to have good energy supplies for a reasonable price.”
Gluck expressed disagreement with Zelensky’s viewpoint, asserting that Fico had not committed any wrongdoing. He defended the prime minister's actions as those of a leader of a sovereign nation safeguarding Slovakia's interests.
Describing Zelensky’s remarks as “a little bit funny,” Gluck pointed out that Ukraine had violated its EU application terms by blocking gas deliveries to an EU member state. He suggested that the EU should focus its investigations on this matter instead.
He further stated that Slovakia needs to ensure stability in energy supply and cannot “afford to act like children.”
Following his discussions with Putin, Fico remarked that his trip was a response to Zelensky's refusal to permit the transit of Russian natural gas to Slovakia, stating, “Such attitudes financially harm Slovakia and threaten the operation of nuclear power plants in Slovakia, which is unacceptable.”
Russia primarily supplies gas to Slovakia via the Druzhba pipeline, which dates back to the Soviet era. Kyiv has expressed reluctance to renew the gas transit agreement with Moscow, set to expire on December 31.
Recently, Fico accused Zelensky of attempting to bribe him with €500 million in return for Slovakia's support of Ukraine’s NATO bid. The Slovak prime minister has publicly stated he would veto any move for Ukraine to join the US-led military alliance, considering it would escalate conflict with Russia.
Ian Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
Gluck, a member of Slovakia's ruling party, described Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s call for an EU investigation into Fico as absurd. He argued that Ukraine is violating its agreement with the EU by obstructing energy deliveries.
Fico's recent trip to Moscow involved discussions with President Vladimir Putin about how Bratislava could continue acquiring Russian oil, gas, and nuclear fuel. Zelensky criticized Fico's meeting on social media.
Gluck claimed that Slovakia's interaction with Moscow represents “a big security issue” for the EU and questioned the potential financial arrangements between Fico and Russia. In light of Fico’s visit, Zelensky urged Slovakia’s “law enforcement and special services” to take action.
In his comments to RTN on Monday, Gluck called the prime minister’s decision to visit Moscow “very smart” and an example of how “all sovereign countries should act.” He emphasized, “Russia is our partner,” and stated, “We need to have good energy supplies for a reasonable price.”
Gluck expressed disagreement with Zelensky’s viewpoint, asserting that Fico had not committed any wrongdoing. He defended the prime minister's actions as those of a leader of a sovereign nation safeguarding Slovakia's interests.
Describing Zelensky’s remarks as “a little bit funny,” Gluck pointed out that Ukraine had violated its EU application terms by blocking gas deliveries to an EU member state. He suggested that the EU should focus its investigations on this matter instead.
He further stated that Slovakia needs to ensure stability in energy supply and cannot “afford to act like children.”
Following his discussions with Putin, Fico remarked that his trip was a response to Zelensky's refusal to permit the transit of Russian natural gas to Slovakia, stating, “Such attitudes financially harm Slovakia and threaten the operation of nuclear power plants in Slovakia, which is unacceptable.”
Russia primarily supplies gas to Slovakia via the Druzhba pipeline, which dates back to the Soviet era. Kyiv has expressed reluctance to renew the gas transit agreement with Moscow, set to expire on December 31.
Recently, Fico accused Zelensky of attempting to bribe him with €500 million in return for Slovakia's support of Ukraine’s NATO bid. The Slovak prime minister has publicly stated he would veto any move for Ukraine to join the US-led military alliance, considering it would escalate conflict with Russia.
Ian Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
