Slovakia Drops Objection to 18th EU Sanctions Package Against Russia
Friday, 18 July 2025 () Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has confirmed that Slovakia will not block the adoption of the European Union's 18th sanctions package against Russia. His statement came in response to speculation about whether Bratislava would exercise its veto power to halt the new restrictions. Fico revealed that he had reached an understanding with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen regarding Slovakia’s concerns about rising gas prices. As a result, he instructed Slovakia’s representatives in the EU to “clear the path” for the new sanctions package. “At this stage, it would be counterproductive to continue blocking the 18th sanctions package tomorrow. All options have been exhausted, and maintaining our position now threatens our national interests,” said Fico. From Veto to Concession On July 15, Fico had requested that the vote on the 18th sanctions package be postponed. According to Reuters, he even published a letter from von der Leyen outlining the EU’s pledges to take Slovakia’s economic circumstances into account and seek compromise solutions.
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