Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico has vowed to block any EU measures that he believes would prolong the war in Ukraine. Speaking ahead of the Brussels summit, Fico emphasized that political tensions at home will not distract him from protecting Slovakia’s national interests, addressing pressing economic issues, and securing gas supplies. Highlighting cooperation with Azerbaijan and Algeria, he underlined the importance of national sovereignty, gas security, and stronger ties with the Global South, signaling a clear defiance of Brussels’ Ukraine war agenda.