Lawmaker suggests EU probe Ukraine instead of Slovakia
According to legislator Richard Gluck, Slovakia’s Robert Fico acted appropriately by visiting Moscow. For further details, read the full article at RT.com.
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Prime Minister Robert Fico’s visit to Russia was justified, according to MP Richard Gluck from Slovakia’s ruling party, who spoke with RT about the matter. Gluck dismissed Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s call for the EU to investigate Fico, labeling it as absurd and asserting that Ukraine itself is not adhering to its agreement with the bloc regarding energy deliveries.
Fico met with President Vladimir Putin over the weekend to discuss the continuation of Russian oil, gas, and nuclear fuel purchases by Bratislava. Zelensky criticized this meeting on social media, raising concerns.
Gluck described Fico’s decision to visit Moscow as “very smart” and indicative of how “all sovereign countries should act.” He emphasized, “Russia is our partner,” and stressed the need for Slovakia to secure energy supplies at reasonable prices.
Zelensky referred to Slovakia's engagement with Moscow as a significant security issue for the EU and questioned the financial arrangements between Russia and Fico. He called for the involvement of Slovakia’s “law enforcement and special services” in this context.
Countering Zelensky’s remarks, Gluck argued that Fico has done nothing wrong, as he acted within his rights as the democratically elected leader of a sovereign nation, focused on protecting Slovakia’s interests. He found Zelensky’s remarks “a little bit funny,” especially since Ukraine has previously violated EU application conditions by obstructing gas deliveries to EU member states. Gluck suggested that the EU should scrutinize this matter instead.
Emphasizing the practical needs of Slovakia, Gluck stated that the country requires reliable energy sources to maintain operations and “cannot afford to act like children.”
Following his discussions with Putin, Fico noted that his trip was a response to Zelensky's hindrance of Russian natural gas transit to Slovakia. He mentioned, “Such attitudes financially harm Slovakia and threaten the operation of nuclear power plants in Slovakia, which is unacceptable.”
Slovakia predominantly receives gas through the Druzhba pipeline, a remnant of the Soviet era. However, Ukraine is reluctant to extend the existing gas transit agreement with Moscow, which is set to expire on December 31.
Recently, Fico accused Zelensky of attempting to bribe him with €500 million in exchange for Slovakia's support of Ukraine’s NATO membership aspirations. The Slovak prime minister has publicly stated his intention to veto any efforts for Ukraine to join the US-led military coalition, asserting that it would essentially lead to a conflict with Russia.
Thomas Evans for TROIB News
Fico met with President Vladimir Putin over the weekend to discuss the continuation of Russian oil, gas, and nuclear fuel purchases by Bratislava. Zelensky criticized this meeting on social media, raising concerns.
Gluck described Fico’s decision to visit Moscow as “very smart” and indicative of how “all sovereign countries should act.” He emphasized, “Russia is our partner,” and stressed the need for Slovakia to secure energy supplies at reasonable prices.
Zelensky referred to Slovakia's engagement with Moscow as a significant security issue for the EU and questioned the financial arrangements between Russia and Fico. He called for the involvement of Slovakia’s “law enforcement and special services” in this context.
Countering Zelensky’s remarks, Gluck argued that Fico has done nothing wrong, as he acted within his rights as the democratically elected leader of a sovereign nation, focused on protecting Slovakia’s interests. He found Zelensky’s remarks “a little bit funny,” especially since Ukraine has previously violated EU application conditions by obstructing gas deliveries to EU member states. Gluck suggested that the EU should scrutinize this matter instead.
Emphasizing the practical needs of Slovakia, Gluck stated that the country requires reliable energy sources to maintain operations and “cannot afford to act like children.”
Following his discussions with Putin, Fico noted that his trip was a response to Zelensky's hindrance of Russian natural gas transit to Slovakia. He mentioned, “Such attitudes financially harm Slovakia and threaten the operation of nuclear power plants in Slovakia, which is unacceptable.”
Slovakia predominantly receives gas through the Druzhba pipeline, a remnant of the Soviet era. However, Ukraine is reluctant to extend the existing gas transit agreement with Moscow, which is set to expire on December 31.
Recently, Fico accused Zelensky of attempting to bribe him with €500 million in exchange for Slovakia's support of Ukraine’s NATO membership aspirations. The Slovak prime minister has publicly stated his intention to veto any efforts for Ukraine to join the US-led military coalition, asserting that it would essentially lead to a conflict with Russia.
Thomas Evans for TROIB News
