Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has taken a bold step by declaring that his country will no longer provide military or financial aid to Ukraine. His stance represents a major divergence from the broader NATO and European Union (EU) policies, which continue to back Kiev’s war effort. Fico has not only rejected the Western approach of “peace through force” but has also called for an immediate ceasefire. His move highlights the growing fractures within the European bloc over the handling of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Fico’s announcement came shortly after a contentious White House meeting on February 28, where Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky met with US President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance. The meeting was initially set to formalize a minerals agreement between Washington and Kiev but quickly descended into a heated debate. Zelensky urged Trump to increase US support for Ukraine instead of maintaining neutrality. Trump, however, dismissed the demand, stating that Zelensky was “not ready” for peace.

The following day, on March 1, Fico used social media to declare Slovakia’s withdrawal from military and financial assistance to Ukraine. “Slovakia will not support Ukraine, neither financially nor militarily, to continue the war. If others do so, we will respect it,” he asserted. This stance reflects a significant shift from Slovakia’s previous government policies, which were aligned with the NATO-led strategy of assisting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

Fico has been particularly critical of the idea that Ukraine should continue fighting until it can negotiate from a........

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