Fico Blasts EU ‘For Liking War,’ Vetoes Russia Sanctions | ‘Truce For Iran, What About Ukraine?’

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico strongly criticized the EU’s proposed 18th sanctions package on Russia, calling previous sanctions ineffective. Speaking in Bratislava, Fico questioned how many more sanctions would be needed before realizing they don’t work. He contrasted the EU’s approach to Ukraine with its diplomatic pressure in the Iran-Israel conflict, expressing frustration that similar ceasefire efforts weren’t made for Ukraine. Fico also denounced bans on Russian officials, calling them meaningless. Slovakia and Hungary jointly blocked the sanctions, opposing the EU’s plan to phase out Russian energy by 2027, once again highlighting growing divisions within the bloc.#EUSanctions #RussiaSanctions #EUPolitics #Slovakia #Hungary #Fico #UkraineWar #UkraineConflict #CeasefireNow #PeaceForUkraine