Fico may block export of Slovak arms to Ukraine, block transit of weapons to Ukraine or ban heavy arms repair in Slovakia provided by other countries (e.g. Germany has a repair hub in Slovakia). He may block EU - Russia sanction or EU help to Ukraine. He won't probably do it or do it all, but he may use these threats against EU and other countries, the same way as Orban (Hungary) does.
there is at least 90% that he will manage it, but most of parlament is against RU and proUA, but for some of them, which they will probably go to coalition it is not prio.
Yes he can, but most of arms exporter are his friends and business is on first place. He can block some sanctions but our economy is not best one now, so he would not stop anything what will bring some money.
Look at Orban or Erdogan - money are important, but only as a way to power. If they have to trade power or money, they choose the first one always. In Hungary, economy is not good, too, but their arms producers, friends of Orban, are quiet, because 1. their main customer is Hungarian state 2. they know Orban can replace them, if he wants.
something similar, but slovakia has euro and we need to decrease deficit, we cannot use devalvation, inflation as hungary and orban has more power and he was from the beginning dreaming about attaching some part UA to hungary. He also see that it was only dream and he is loosing money because no deal with UA and also no big deal with russia .
It was frozen, because you cannot get EU grants in Hungary if you are not loyal to Orban - i.e., Orban uses EU money to fund his power (breaking EU funds rules). So, this is Orban's "victory".
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A very good overview of the situation and interesting to read your weekly reports, i hope you continue to write this weekly reports, much appreciated.
Thanks. That's my plan and plans always work.
Fico may block export of Slovak arms to Ukraine, block transit of weapons to Ukraine or ban heavy arms repair in Slovakia provided by other countries (e.g. Germany has a repair hub in Slovakia). He may block EU - Russia sanction or EU help to Ukraine. He won't probably do it or do it all, but he may use these threats against EU and other countries, the same way as Orban (Hungary) does.
Only if he is able to form a coalition government
there is at least 90% that he will manage it, but most of parlament is against RU and proUA, but for some of them, which they will probably go to coalition it is not prio.
It's amazing what a small minority can destroy in a democracy. But enough about the US.
Yes he can, but most of arms exporter are his friends and business is on first place. He can block some sanctions but our economy is not best one now, so he would not stop anything what will bring some money.
Look at Orban or Erdogan - money are important, but only as a way to power. If they have to trade power or money, they choose the first one always. In Hungary, economy is not good, too, but their arms producers, friends of Orban, are quiet, because 1. their main customer is Hungarian state 2. they know Orban can replace them, if he wants.
something similar, but slovakia has euro and we need to decrease deficit, we cannot use devalvation, inflation as hungary and orban has more power and he was from the beginning dreaming about attaching some part UA to hungary. He also see that it was only dream and he is loosing money because no deal with UA and also no big deal with russia .
And here is the example how it works for Orban: Brussels to unfreeze Hungary funds as it seeks help for Ukraine https://www.ft.com/content/d4452485-8132-427f-abb4-475b634f6883
It was frozen, because you cannot get EU grants in Hungary if you are not loyal to Orban - i.e., Orban uses EU money to fund his power (breaking EU funds rules). So, this is Orban's "victory".
Thank you Don for your reports just read all 3