Robert Fico, the Slovak Prime Minister, criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to halt gas transit through Ukraine, claiming it would cause significant economic damage to Slovakia and the EU. He stated that this decision could lead to a revenue loss of around 500 million euros annually for Slovakia and increased costs for EU member states. Fico also condemned opposition parties and media for not taking a firm stance on the issue, mentioning the influence of George Soros on the SME newspaper. He announced that the Slovak government is preparing response measures, including potentially halting electricity supplies to Ukraine and reducing support for Ukrainian citizens. Fico emphasized the need for Slovakia to respond as a sovereign nation and mentioned upcoming negotiations in Brussels regarding the consequences of the Ukrainian decision. Teljes cikk (Magyarnemzet)