Europe Ends Multi-Entry Visas for Russians, Tightens Security Screening
The European Commission has introduced stricter rules on issuing visas to Russian citizens
Slovakia Opposes Ukraine's NATO Membership Bid
- Tweet
Send to Kindle
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has announced Slovakia's opposition to Ukraine's bid for NATO membership, emphasizing the need for a neutral Ukraine to safeguard Slovakia's interests.
During a press conference, Fico explicitly stated, "We will not ratify the documents for Ukraine's admission to NATO in the parliament." He underscored Slovakia's stance, citing concerns over potential threats to its interests if Ukraine were to join NATO. Fico emphasized the importance of maintaining a neutral Ukraine, asserting that Slovakia's interests could be compromised otherwise.
However, Fico expressed support for Ukraine's integration into the European Union, advocating for the initiation of negotiations between Brussels and Kyiv to expedite this process. He emphasized Slovakia's commitment to fostering amicable relations with all nations expressing interest in such engagement.
The Slovak Prime Minister's remarks signal a nuanced approach to Ukraine's geopolitical positioning, highlighting Slovakia's strategic considerations and its preference for a neutral Ukraine while advocating for its EU integration aspirations.
Related Articles:
Bucharest Warns U.S. Troop Pullout Could Undermine NATO’s Eastern Flank
Romania has urged the United States to reconsider its plan to withdraw hundreds of troops stationed in the country, warning that such a move could undermine NATO’s unity and play into Russia’s hands
German General Warns: Russia Could Strike NATO Territory at Any Moment
Russia currently has the capacity to carry out a limited strike on NATO territory at any time, although whether it will do so depends largely on the stance of Western allies
NATO Surpasses Russia in Ammunition Production, Rutte Says
NATO has regained the upper hand in ammunition production, surpassing Russia after a period during which Moscow outpaced the alliance
Bulgaria and Ukraine Agree to Strengthen Energy and Defense Cooperation
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a telephone conversation focused on energy and defense cooperation
Politics | November 7, 2025, Friday // 10:12
European Commission Urges Bulgaria to Speed Up Expansion of Chiren Gas Storage
The European Commission has urged Bulgaria to move faster on expanding the capacity of the Chiren gas storage facility
Ukraine’s Last Stand in Pokrovsk: Defenders Fight on as Encirclement Looms
Ukrainian forces continue to cling to their positions in and around Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad, as Russian troops push deeper into the two cities, tightening the noose and threatening to cut off the defenders entirely
Fall of Pokrovsk Imminent? Russian Forces Tighten Their Grip on the Ukrainian Stronghold
Russian forces have made new advances both in Kharkiv and Donetsk oblasts, including inside the embattled city of Pokrovsk
Belgium Blocks EU Loan, Jeopardizing Ukraine’s IMF Funding
Belgium’s refusal to back the European Union’s proposed multibillion-euro loan to Ukraine may risk the continuation of International Monetary Fund (IMF) assistance
As Germany Sends Patriots to Ukraine, Trump Rejects Tomahawks and Calls War Biden’s Mistake
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that his administration is not currently considering supplying Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles
The Russian Missile Used in Ukraine That Led Trump to Quit a Nuclear Treaty
Russia has deployed the 9M729 cruise missile in attacks on Ukraine, marking the first official confirmation that this ground-launched missile
11,000 Russian Soldiers Surround Pokrovsk - Ukrainians in the City Fights for Survival
Russian forces have concentrated roughly 11,000 troops in an effort to encircle Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast
