Slovak opposition to sanctions on Russia

The opposition to European Union sanctions on Russia in Slovakia is a prominent political and diplomatic issue, primarily driven by the policies of the governing coalition led by prime minister Robert Fico of the Direction – Social Democracy party. This stance contrasts with the majority position of EU member states and has made Slovakia a frequent outlier, often aligning with Hungary on this foreign policy matter.

Fico has repeatedly labeled the sanctions as "self-destructive" for both the EU and Slovakia, arguing that they have failed to achieve their goal of reversing Russian policy while causing disproportionate harm to the Slovak people.