Slovak PM accuses Zelensky of attempted bribery

By Free Republic | Created at 2024-12-22 12:54:03 | Updated at 2024-12-22 17:30:43 4 hours ago

Slovak PM accuses Zelensky of attempted bribery
Al Mayadeen ^ | 12/19/24 | Al Mayadeen

Posted on 12/22/2024 4:46:30 AM PST by hardspunned

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has publicly accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of attempting to bribe him with €500 million in exchange for Slovakia’s backing of Ukraine’s NATO membership bid. Fico made the explosive allegation during a press conference in Brussels on Thursday, following a private meeting with Zelensky on the sidelines of an EU leaders' summit.

He revealed that Slovakia might consider taking "reciprocal measures" after Ukraine chose not to extend its gas transit deal with Russia, set to expire at the end of the year. Ukraine cited the ongoing war as the reason for the decision, raising concerns in Slovakia, which depends on Russian gas passing through Ukraine.

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Thank you very much and God bless you.

I wonder how much of a bribe that Frenchwoman who has been trying to topple the Georgian Constitution got?

When the adults are once again in charge in the West, it will be readily acknowledged that someone will have to pay the Russians the principle and interest that has been stolen from them. I have a bad feeling the chump is going to be that person we Americans are looking at in our mirrors.

1 posted on 12/22/2024 4:46:30 AM PST by hardspunned

To: hardspunned

He’s bribing people with OUR tax dollars!

2 posted on 12/22/2024 4:52:49 AM PST by Highest Authority (DemonRats are pure EVIL)

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