"We won't mess this up." Fico and Babiš took on the German ultimatum about the loan to Ukraine

Robert Fico rejects Slovakia's contribution to further loans for Ukraine, accusing German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of blackmail. Both Fico and Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš agree on the need for greater European influence in peace negotiations. Merz's letter to the EU Council President linked Germany's support for the EU budget to member states' commitment to finance Ukraine. Slovakia is willing to continue humanitarian aid but refuses military funding. Babiš emphasizes that Europe must actively participate in ending the conflict, not just financially support it. The issue will be discussed at an upcoming informal meeting of European leaders in Dublin.