The brand new ‘Iron Curtain’ that completely separates the Western Powers has once more been breached by an EU and NATO nation.
After Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán took his peace mission to Russia – going through the fashion of his European friends – now it’s Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s flip to go to Moscow.
The go to – a uncommon occasion for an EU chief the beginning of the battle in Ukraine in 2022, come proper after Fico accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to attempt to bribe him to the tune of €500 million to get him to vote for Ukraine on NATO.
Watch: Fico was acquired immediately by Russian President Vladimir Putin for talks within the Kremlin.
JUST IN: Russian President Putin holds talks with Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico in Moscow. pic.twitter.com/FkOQK4meAK
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Associated Press reported:
“Fico arrived in Russia on a ‘working go to’ and met with Putin one-on-one on Sunday night, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov instructed Russia’s RIA company. In response to Peskov, the talks would deal with ‘the worldwide scenario’ and Russian pure gasoline deliveries.”
It has change into anathema for European leaders to attempt to keep any significant bilateral international relations with Russia.
Olaf Scholz was blasted for a easy cellphone name, and moreover Orbán’s go to, Serbia’s Aleksandar Vučić has additionally confirmed his presence next-year in Moscow for the 80-year celebration of the top of WW2, on ‘Victory Day’, Could 9.
“Fico’s views on Russia’s battle on Ukraine differ sharply from most European leaders. The Slovakian PM returned to energy final yr after his leftist celebration Smer (Route) received parliamentary elections on a pro-Russia and anti-American platform. Since then, he has ended his nation’s army assist for Ukraine, hit out at EU sanctions on Russia, and vowed to dam Ukraine from becoming a member of NATO.”
In response to Dmitri Peskov, Putin’s press secretary, the assembly was held on a one-on-one foundation.
The talks with Putin have vital financial relevance for Bratislava, since Vladimir Zelensky’s refusal to proceed Russian gasoline transit through Ukraine to Slovakia.
TASS reported:
“Fico stated earlier that Zelensky’s determination to not prolong gasoline transit through Ukraine would result in a disaster in Slovakia as provides of Russian gasoline through Ukraine are anticipated to halt from January 1, 2025 after the present five-year contract expires.”
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Slovak PM Fico Says Zelensky Tried to Bribe Him Into Voting for Ukraine Membership in NATO
