Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala has stated that his country will continue supporting Ukraine and push for the adoption of the 18th package of tough sanctions against Russia amid recent moves by Slovakia.

The Slovak parliament adopted a resolution on 5 June 2025 urging government members to refrain from supporting new sanctions and trade restrictions against Russia in international organisations. Source: Noviny,

Slovakia, a NATO and European Union member, has under Prime Minister Robert Fico diverged from Western allies in its position on Ukraine and stopped official state military aid to Kyiv as it battles Russia's invasion.