“NEIGHBOURS, NOT FRIENDS”: Fico Refuses Zelensky Aid; No Weapons, No Loans for Ukraine

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has publicly acknowledged deep tensions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, stating that relations between the two leaders are strained but still operational due to geographic and political necessity. Fico admitted there is “no love” between the two sides, while confirming that multiple negotiations and joint government meetings have already taken place. Despite diplomatic engagement continuing, Fico reiterated Slovakia’s opposition to further military funding for Ukraine, including major EU loan packages and free weapons support. He also pointed to economic and energy disputes that have “hurt Slovakia,” highlighting ongoing friction between Bratislava and Kyiv amid the wider Ukraine war and shifting European political divisions. #ukraine, #slovakia, #fico, #zelensky, #breakingnews, #eupolitics, #russiaukrainewar, #geopolitics, #eunews, #diplomacy, #warinukraine, #politicalnews, #slovakiarejects, #ukraineaid, #worldnews Stay connected with Times Now World for real-time global news and analysis: Read full coverage: https://www.timesnownews.com/world Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timesnow.world Follow us on X: https://x.com/TimesNow_World #TimesNowWorld #WorldNews #BreakingNews