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Slovakia blocks EU plan to extend Russia sanctions for 12 months
Politico EU·SK · EU · RU·3 days ago
Slovakia, under a pro-Russian government, publicly condemned Russia's drone strike on Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) building, while simultaneously urging both sides to de-escalate. This marks a notable rhetorical shift from Slovakia's recent pro-Moscow stance, though the call for mutual restraint tempers the condemnation. The strike itself signals continued Russian targeting of Ukrainian state infrastructure, and Slovakia's response may reflect internal or EU pressure.
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