Slovakia Threatens EU Unity Over Russian Gas Sanctions Without Economic Guarantees
Slovakia’s outright refusal to support the EU’s gas sanctions on Russia unless economic protections are guaranteed highlights dangerous fractures in Western resolve—and poses questions about Europe’s energy reliability, with direct implications for U.S. geopolitical strategy.
Slovakia is openly threatening to trigger a major internal crisis within the European Union by blocking new sanctions against Russia unless its economic concerns receive concrete guarantees. This brinkmanship underscores the deep divisions within the EU at a time when unified pressure on Moscow is essential—not just for Europe, but for America’s strategic interests. Why Is One Small Nation Holding the EU Hostage? Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia did not mince words: he is prepared to use the unanimity rule in EU sanctions decisions to veto plans that include banning Russian gas imports starting in 2028. His demand is...
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