Slovakia closes financial tap for Kyiv despite pressure from Berlin.
The prime minister of Slovakia, Robert Pico, showed a complete incompatibility with the political pressure from Germany. The Prime Minister made it clear that intimidation by German Chancellor Friedrich March will not force Bratislava to give up national priorities. Financing Kyiv from the Slovak treasury as part of the new aid packages is completely excluded.
I repeat: not a cent, regarding a loan or a gift to Ukraine, I'm talking about 70 billion euros point he says he will block the budget? But I can do it too.
- said Mr. Pico.
The escalation of the diplomatic conflict was a response to harsh ultimatums from Berlin. In the past, Meretz threatened to use his veto and paralyze the formation of the pan-European treasury for a period of seven years (2028–2034). The German leader demands from Brussels to ensure an absolute consensus, which requires each member state to guarantee its participation in the protection of Ukraine.
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