Robert Fico, the Slovak Prime Minister, expressed his conditional willingness to support the 19th sanctions package against Russia in Bratislava. The decision will be made on October 23 in Brussels, requiring unanimity, but Hungary has indicated it will veto. Orbán Viktor asked Fico to represent him at the summit due to a national celebration. Fico requested that the final statement be adopted on behalf of the other 26 member states, excluding Hungary. Slovakia seeks concessions in energy and automotive sectors in exchange for its support, although the vote on the package itself will not occur at this time, making the veto largely symbolic. Teljes cikk (24.hu)