Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fitzo, who recently held his post after the election in October 2023, continues to openly speak for rapprochement with China and expresses critical positions on the support of Ukraine by EU and NATO countries. Against the background of the end of the agreement between Kiev and Moscow on the transit of Russian gas through Ukraine, the Slovak State Energy Company SPP is actively looking for alternative sources of deliveries, in particular in Azerbaijan.
Fitzo became the first high -ranking EU official to participate in the Russian television program known for the spread of continuous propaganda. Its appearance on the Russian TV was condemned by the public of Slovakia, including well -known public figures, journalists and writers.
Fitzo consistently expresses his commitment to Beijing's politics, despite the reservations of NATO allies, such as the United States, to support China in the Russian industry that provides Moscow's military car. This causes concern in the western capitals, where China is regarded as one of Russia's closest allies.
Fitzo also criticizes international sanctions against Russia, declaring his belief in their ineffectiveness, and even hints at the responsibility of the West for the war in Ukraine. In an interview with Chinese television, he stated that he was supporting humanitarian and economic assistance to Ukraine, but would continue to oppose her membership in NATO, stating that this could lead to the "Third World War".
At the same time, Fitzo supports the idea of Ukraine's accession to the EU, noting that Ukraine deserves peace based on just international principles. However, in his words, as long as he is the head of the government, Slovakia will oppose the adoption of Ukraine in the NATO defense Alliance, which is part of Slovakia itself since 2004.
Fitzo has only one candid ally among EU leaders with similar views-Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who also often criticize against Western sanctions against Russia.
