Slovakia will not grant military loans or free weapons to Ukraine

Published at: 04/05/2026 09:38 AM

The Slovak Prime Minister, Robert Fico, reaffirmed this Monday during the meeting of the European Political Community in Yerevan that his government will not support new military loans to Ukraine or provide weapons free of charge.

The president was emphatic in pointing out that any transfer of military equipment must be carried out under commercial conditions, assuring that if Kiev needs supplies, it must buy them directly from the Slovak defense industry.

This position consolidates the shift in Bratislava's foreign policy, which under the head of state has prioritized the cessation of state military assistance to focus on national economic stability.

The decision not to guarantee collective credit within the European framework marks a significant distance from the strategy of sustained support maintained by other allies in the region, underlining a doctrine of non-participation in the direct financing of the conflict.

In the energy field, Fico ruled out the resumption of emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine, which have been suspended since last February. This measure was originally taken in response to the interruption of the transit of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline, a vital resource for Slovak refineries.

Although the flow of crude oil has already been restored, the Prime Minister indicated that he sees no technical or political reasons to reactivate electricity support at this time.

Fico's statement in Armenia highlights the complex bilateral relationship, where energy and defense trade are used as strategic negotiation tools. While Ukraine's energy infrastructure faces constant challenges, Slovakia maintains a firm stance that links technical cooperation with the security of its own supplies.

This position reinforces Fico's profile as one of the most critical voices within the European Union in the face of managing the regional crisis.

Mazo News Team