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Here are the key developments on the 1,072nd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Protests in Slovakia after PM Fico’s tilt towards Russia
Massive turnout in nationwide rallies, as Fico brandishes intel report alleging ‘coup d’etat’ in league with foreigners.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,066
Here are the key developments on the 1,066th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,055
Here are the key developments on the 1,055th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,050
Here are the key developments on the 1,050th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Russian gas flow to Europe via Ukraine stopped: Who does it hurt?
Russia’s dominance of the EU energy market ends but it will likely cause energy crisis in several EU countries.
Slovak PM, critical of EU support to Kyiv, meets Putin in surprise visit
Fico discussed the Ukraine war and the transport of Russian gas to Slovakia via Ukraine, according to statements.
Death toll rises as Storm Boris lashes central, eastern Europe
At least eight people dead as heavy rains hit Austria, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
Divisive politics has brought nothing good to Slovakia or the US
An escalation of political violence should be a wake-up call for ruling elites, not a pretext for power grabs
