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Slovakia aims for agreement by Tuesday on end of Russian gas supplies, sanctions
SLOVAKIA, JUL 12 – Slovakia demands legal and political guarantees on gas supply and compensation before approving the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia, citing energy security risks.
- Slovak Premier Robert Fico linked support for the EU's latest sanctions package to guarantees for future gas supplies, asserting it as a "matter of Slovak national interest".
- Fico emphasized that Slovakia would approve the sanctions only if the EU ensures adequate and affordable gas after ceasing Russian imports by January 2028.
- Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala warned Slovakia against obstructing EU sanctions, stressing the importance of cooperation within the EU and NATO.
- Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Slovakia to unblock the sanctions process, highlighting that opposition from one member state can stall the package.
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