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Slovakia rejects further financing of Ukraine's military needs, PM says

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Posted on December 19, 2025

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Dec 19 (Reuters) - Slovakia rejects further financing of Ukraine's military needs including from Slovak resources because it does not believe in a military solution to Kyiv's conflict with Russia,

Slovakia Ends Military Funding for Ukraine, PM Robert Fico States

Dec ‌19 (Reuters) - Slovakia rejects ‍further ‌financing of Ukraine's military ⁠needs including ‌from Slovak resources because it does not ⁠believe in a military solution ​to Kyiv's conflict with ‌Russia, Prime ⁠Minister Robert Fico said on Friday.

"Slovakia will ​not be part of any military loan for Ukraine, and ​we ‍reject further ​financing, including from the resources of the Slovak Republic, of military needs, because we ⁠do not believe in a ​military solution to the conflict," he told reporters in ‌Brussels.

(Reporting by Jason Hovet, writing by Anna Wlodarczak-Semczuk;)

Key Takeaways

  • Slovakia will not finance Ukraine's military needs.
  • Prime Minister Robert Fico announced the decision in Brussels.
  • Slovakia does not believe in a military solution to the conflict.
  • The decision includes rejecting military loans for Ukraine.
  • The announcement was made on December 19, 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is Slovakia's decision to stop financing Ukraine's military needs, as announced by Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Why is Slovakia halting military funding?
Slovakia is halting military funding because it does not believe in a military solution to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
Who announced Slovakia's decision?
The decision was announced by Slovakia's Prime Minister, Robert Fico, in Brussels.

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