Slovak Prime Minister Warns Against New 'Iron Curtain' in Europe

The Iron Curtain Analogy
Fico likened the proposed energy ban to the division of Europe during the Cold War, and claimed it would irreparably harm the entire EU. There were no direct flights to Russia, and I was forced to fly via Turkey and back through Košice." That is already a situation that is already appearing in Europe.

"This is a cliché of protectionism with concrete economic consequences not only for this EU member state, but also for the whole EU," Fico said, stressing that it would represent a division of Europe as never before.

Slovak Opposition and Fico Visit Of Moscow
Fico also emphasized that Slovakia was against the division the EU was proposing. He said he planned to be at Moscow’s Victory Day commemoration on May 9 to present what he called the “historical truth.”
“We have to be at these things and tell the real history,” he said. According to Fico, it is not connected to the current political situation to pay tribute to Soviet soldiers and he confirmed his conviction that neutrality cannot be considered when it comes to the legacy of World War II.

Polish Assents to Over-Flight, Count cannot Go’hui) To fulfil command.

After his service in Michalovce, Slovak media said that Warsaw had given Fico's government plane clearance to fly to Moscow. But the flight carrying Fico will have to comply with certain formalities before it leaves.

EU Russia Sanctions Package
The European Commission, for its part, has suggested seeking its 17th package of sanctions on Russia, involving fresh travel bans and asset freezes, as well as sanctions against companies and individuals. The sanctions are intended to focus on entities supporting Russia’s oil trade, specifically vessels from a “shadow fleet” that skirt international price caps.
Fico's comments underscore continued schisms in Europe over how to respond to Russia — and the fallout of such decisions for economic ties within the continent.

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