#Slovakia

Slovak PM Fico stated that he will not allow the country to be dragged into a war "because of Article 5" of NATO, while on September 18 he arrived in Kyiv for a meeting with Zelensky and Koretsky.

EU countries failed to reach unanimity on a long-term extension of anti-Russian sanctions and agreed only to a one-week extension of the restrictions until 22 September. Meanwhile, an expansion of the list of sanctioned individuals is being prepared.

EU ambassadors in Brussels failed to agree on extending sanctions against Russia: Slovakia demands lifting restrictions on Usmanov and Fridman, while France proposes a compromise on a single name. The regime expires on 15 September.

Head of the OP Budanov urged the EU at the YES 2026 conference not to lift sanctions on Usmanov and Fridman, whom, according to Brussels sources, France and Slovakia are demanding be freed in exchange for extending the restrictions on September 15.

EU ambassadors failed to reach consensus on extending sanctions against Russia, postponing the meeting to September 14 — one day before the September 15 deadline. Slovakia's and France's demands to lift restrictions on certain businessmen put the extension at risk.

The SBGS detained a 24-year-old native of Chechnya who deserted from the Russian army. The man was trying to break into Ukraine from Slovakia, bypassing the border crossing points, without any documents.

A Russian drone attacked the SBU building in central Kyiv near the Slovak consulate. Slovak Foreign Minister Júraj Blahar condemned the strike and summoned the Russian ambassador, calling for restraint from both sides.

Slovak prosecutors revealed details of the thwarted August 25 attempt to set fire to the plant of Ukrainian drone manufacturer Skyeton in Prešov. Three foreigners were detained, including a Latvian being extradited from Hamburg. Skyeton links the attack to Russia's regular attempts to destabilize its production.

Slovak police prevented an arson attack on a drone manufacturing plant in the east of the country and detained three foreigners. The identity of the company and the possible mastermind has not been disclosed.

Slovak intelligence services prevented a napalm arson attack on a UAV factory in the east of the country, where 70 workers were in the workshop. Three foreigners have been arrested; the trail leads to a foreign client.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico caused a scandal with the French ambassador due to rumors about the country joining the "Coalition of the Willing" 🇸🇰🇫🇷. The head of government firmly refuted data on membership, calling the coalition a "military alliance" that Bratislava does not intend to join. The situation requires a public refutation from Paris.

🏀 The Ukrainian U-20 youth basketball team secured a hard-fought victory over Ireland (72:62) in the EuroBasket quarterfinals in Slovakia! 🔥 Maxim Gryshchuk and Yegor Suschkin were the heroes of the match, scoring over 20 points each. Next up is the semi-final against the winner of the Portugal – Hungary pair! 🇺🇦💪

The Ukrainian U-20 national team crushed Portugal in the EuroBasket semi-finals and guaranteed their promotion to Division A! 🇺🇦🏀 Kryshchuk brought the team 23 points and 11 rebounds. In the final, our basketball players will play against Iceland. 🔥

Ukraine U-20 crushes Portugal 81:61 in EuroBasket semi-final! 🇺🇦🏀 Juniors guarantee return to Division A and advance to the final against Iceland. Gryshchuk and Sushkin were the main heroes of the match. 🔥

🏀 Ukraine U-20 thrashed Portugal 81:61 in the EuroBasket semi-final and advanced to the final! 🇺🇦 Gryshchuk was the match MVP with 23 points. The team guaranteed a return to Division A! 🏆

The Ukrainian U-20 youth basketball team won their group at the EuroBasket in Slovakia! 🇺🇦🏀 In the quarterfinals, the Ukrainians will face the ambitious Irish team. The match will take place on July 17. At stake are medals and promotion to Division A! 🏆