Central Europe’s shift against Ukraine, explained
The Kyiv Independent’s Martin Fornusek speaks with Slovakia’s former foreign minister Ivan Korcok about the country’s stance on Ukraine under Prime Minister Robert Fico, and what it means for Slovakia’s role within the EU and NATO. He explains how domestic political strategy, energy dependence, and populist narratives are shaping Central Europe’s position on Russia’s war against Ukraine. The conversation also examines the broader implications for EU unity, sanctions policy, and what potential political shifts in Slovakia, as well as Hungary, could mean for Ukraine and European security.
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People are allowed to disagree. Ukraine can’t win this war.
Russian energy is far more important to Europe than is the corruption gained to weapon sales to you.
Ok, then, leave EU , and refuse all europan subventions , you still can ask putin to adopt you…same for orban!
Prime minister of a country doesnt represent ALL the people of this country…
Should Ukraine be allowed entry to the EU before Turkey?
They're tired of your war. That's all there is to it. Cede the Donbass and make peace with Russia and build a new future with Europe… Or reduce your population and ruin Europe further.
Little fico the traitor 🤮
Given Soviet (Russian) occupation of central Europe for 40 years this is very odd.
Kick Slovakia and Hungary out of the EU!!!
Its because Slovakian prime minister Fico has plenty of friends and members of his gouverment, they are criminals and they stolen dozen milions euro from Slovakian republic.. And they using pro russian part of nation to keep the power in the country, so they can change the law and destroying Police so they will stay out of investigation..and out of prison.. Obviously..
It was a huge mistake to admit Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia into the European Union. Now we have to isolate these three countries and, as soon as possible, expel them from the EU.
We don't want crypto-communists in the EU.
Excellent video – back to Russian Mir? or stay in the EU? They should choose
Its the russian propaganda my friends. Russian propaganda that works in these countries.But Hungary is so against Ukraine then anyone. Its crazy how much Orban hates Ukraine and other politicians. And all because of Trump and Orban.
Ukraine to EU and NATO, hungary ans slovakia OUT 🇺🇦🇪🇺✌️💪
How much is that is influence from Russia under the tables trying to deliver some changes in the lecture of multiple EU countries?
Korcok ❤👍, Fico 💩🤮
First: Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic will repay the hundreds of billions of Euros in subsidies they received from us in Western Europe, including interest. And then we will see.
It seems to me that Hungary is supporting the Russian invasion because it is banking on Ukraine being partitioned. It wants to secure a slice of the pie if Russia breaks Ukraine apart: the territory inhabited by the Hungarian-speaking minority. That would be a throwback to the 18th century for Europe and a gateway to hell. Hungary should have been kicked out of the EU long ago.
This happens when failed politicians want to blame others for their mistakes.
If you don't understand why some portion of the slavic pop is in favor of Rus than go talk to them and find out what is motivating them. This isn't rocket science.
The EU is being held hostage by two countries and cannot move forward on the critical issue of Ukraines defence. You wonder what would happen even if article 5 were triggered. Would the Coalition of the Willing just have a fireside chat?
Stop Russia no more worries ! This all secondary peripheral matters
This is why I've always said, Russia's greatest super weapon isn't nukes or hypersonic missiles, it's their ability, thru propaganda and subversion, to reach inside fractured and fragile democracies, and essentially turn them into de facto Russian puppets. This is exactly why Putin is so confident he will achieve all his goals in Ukraine, and beyond.
I wonder how the Hungarian citizens think of their government? Pro Russian or ?