Slovak PM Fico says Slovakia will not support military aid to Ukraine at NATO summit

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said in an interview with public broadcaster STVR that Slovakia will not support military aid to Ukraine at the next NATO summit, scheduled for July 7-8. Fico indicated that before the summit, he will consult with Defense Minister Robert Kaliňák to ensure that the Slovak delegation does not receive a mandate to back a loan for military assistance to Ukraine or assume additional financial obligations.

The prime minister noted that the aid packages for Kyiv discussed by NATO and the European Union are enormous. At the summit, alliance leaders are expected to discuss investments in defense, military industry development, and continued support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is also expected to attend.

According to a draft of the summit's final document, allies are discussing a 70 billion euro support package for Ukraine, although NATO has not yet officially confirmed the final amount. Fico's government, which came to power in 2023, previously halted Slovakia's military aid to Ukraine and has limited support to humanitarian assistance only.