Global South World - New Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico https://www.globalsouthworld.com/rss/tag/New%20Slovak%20Prime%20Minister%20Robert%20Fico en-US Slovak PM Fico claims NATO leaders focused on satisfying Trump at Ankara summit https://www.globalsouthworld.com/article/slovak-pm-fico-claims-nato-leaders-focused-on-satisfying-trump-at-ankara-summit https://www.globalsouthworld.com/article/slovak-pm-fico-claims-nato-leaders-focused-on-satisfying-trump-at-ankara-summit?feed=New%20Slovak%20Prime%20Minister%20Robert%20Fico Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:31:00 Z "The summit was overshadowed by a hard-to-understand kowtowing to the American president in the spirit of 'just let the president be satisfied' and the conflict between the United States and Spain," Fico said in a recorded address.

During the summit, Trump criticised Spain, calling it a "wasted cause" and announcing a halt to US trade with the country after Madrid resisted US calls to increase defence spending and support military action against Iran .

Fico said the meeting also showed that some NATO members were interested in opening dialogue with Russia, a position Slovakia has long supported.

He reiterated that Slovakia would not contribute to NATO's €70 billion military aid package for Ukraine or the EU's €90 billion military loan.

"We are in favour of cooperation, dialogue and humanitarian aid; however, we are not in favour of war ," Fico said.

NATO leaders agreed during the July 7-8 summit to provide €70 billion in military equipment, assistance and training for Ukraine in 2026, with a commitment to maintain similar support in 2027.

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