Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico has vetoed the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia, citing concerns over the REPowerEU roadmap, which aims to phase out Russian fossil fuel imports by 2027. Fico's objections focus on potential economic impacts, including increased transit fees and consumer gas prices. He demands compensation and guarantees to protect Slovakia from price spikes and legal repercussions from Gazprom. The situation complicates the EU's strategy to reduce reliance on Russian energy. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)