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Orban and Fico lambast EU at 130th anniversary of Maria Valeria bridge

Hungary and Slovakia remain among the only countries in Europe to continue purchasing Russian oil and natural gas following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

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Slovakia's parliament changes constitution to recognise only two sexes and restrict adoption

The new amendment also makes it almost impossible for anyone other than married couples to adopt children.

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Slovakia passes constitutional amendment to recognize only 2 sexes, sparking human rights concerns

Slovakia's parliament has passed a constitutional amendment recognizing only two sexes, male and female

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Ukraine war briefing: ‘Wasn’t a mistake’ – Poland’s reply after Trump speculates on drones

Experts call for integrated European defence against airborne threats; Nato allies on continent send more jets to protect Polish skies. What we know on day 1,297

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy vows to keep up retaliation to Russia’s attacks on energy facilities

President meets Slovakian PM in the wake of Kyiv’s attack on Russia’s oil pipeline; Putin warns any western troops in Ukraine would be ‘legitimate targets’. What we know on day 1,291

The Guardian - AU

Putin says western troops in Ukraine would be ‘legitimate targets’ as European countries pledge security support – as it happened

Macron says 26 nations have offered security guarantees for Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets Slovakia’s Fico amid tension over Russian energy supplies

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump issues threat to Putin if US unhappy with his decision on peace

‘He knows where I stand,’ says US president after Russian leader proposes meeting with Mr Zelensky in Moscow

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,287

Here are the key events on day 1,287 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Putin says Trump admin ‘listening’ to Russia’s stance on Ukraine war

The Russian leader told the Slovak PM that Moscow and Washington had a ‘mutual understanding’ on how to end the war.

Al Jazeera

Putin hails ties with China as Kim Jong-un arrives in Beijing on eve of parade

Russian president says relations at ‘unprecedentedly high level’ as dozens of leaders gather for Victory Day events

The Guardian - UK

China’s Victory Day military parade: Who attended and what happened?

Xi hosted Kim, Putin and other world leaders for a show of strength and a reminder of history.

Al Jazeera

China’s Victory day military parade: why are Putin and Kim Jong-un there, and what is the ‘axis of upheaval’?

The gathering in Beijing will include the leaders of Russia and North Korea, along with the Iranian president, a grouping dubbed the axis of upheaval

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine attacks pipeline that sends Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia

Hungary’s foreign minister claims missile strike on energy infrastructure is ‘another attempt to drag us into war’

The Guardian - UK

EU imposes new sanctions on Russia's oil and banks after Robert Fico lifts his veto

The breakthrough on Friday was made only possible after Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico agreed to lift his veto.

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Slovakia demands exemption to drop veto on EU Russia sanctions

Prime Minister Robert Fico says the reassurances provided by Ursula von der Leyen are "insufficient" to satisfy Slovakia's concerns and lift his veto.

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Slovakia aims to reach deal with EU on ending Russian gas supplies by Tuesday, Fico says

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico told reporters in Bratislava he wants to resolve the issue involving the proposed phase-out of all Russian fossil fuels by Tuesday, adding that he spoke to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz about the matter.

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Slovakia maintains veto on new package of EU sanctions against Russia

The bilateral talks between Brussels and Bratislava have so far failed to produce the breakthrough needed to lift Robert Fico's veto.

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Suspect in shooting of Slovakia's Prime Minister Fico stands trial on terror charges

Juraj Cintula, 72, could face life behind bars if he is convicted over the attack on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico last year.

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Suspect in shooting of Slovakia’s PM appears in court on terror charges

The 72-year-old is accused of opening fire on Prime Minister Robert Fico on May 15, 2024

International Business Times

Slovak Gunman Who Shot PM To Go On Trial

The man who admitted to shooting Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is due to stand trial on terror charges on Tuesday, more than a year after the attack shocked the central European country.

Al Jazeera

Putin confirms he wants all of Ukraine, as Europe steps up military aid

Trump made no pledge of assistance to Ukraine at NATO summit, but said he’d ‘try’ and sell Patriot interceptors.

Euronews

Why did Robert Fico veto the new EU sanctions on Russia? Money is key

Robert Fico's decision to veto the new package of EU sanctions against Russia has a lot to do with financial compensation. Here's why.

Euronews

EU summit: Leaders meet to talk Israel, Gaza, Ukraine and sanctions against Russia

The one-day summit will have a heavy focus on the Middle East and Russia's war on Ukraine, but also on competitiveness and climate targets.

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New package of Russia sanctions runs into trouble ahead of high-stakes EU summit

A downward revision of the price cap on Russian oil is considered essentially dead after a disappointing G7 summit and the Israel-Iran conflict.

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Uzbekistan celebrates historic World Cup qualification with victory against Qatar

After seven failed attempts, Uzbekistan's national football team has made history in Central Asia by qualifiying for next year's World Cup.

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