Robert Fico, the Slovak Prime Minister, has pledged not to sell any weapons to Ukraine, despite the flourishing Slovak arms industry driven by demand from the Ukrainian front. Fico, known for his pro-Moscow stance, has criticized EU sanctions against Russia and opposed Ukraine's NATO membership, although he has voted in favor of sanctions. Private arms manufacturers in Slovakia are profiting from arms sales to Ukraine, with exports expected to reach 1.15 billion euros in 2024, significantly higher than previous years. The Slovak government maintains its commitment to not sending state-owned weapons to Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of free market principles. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)