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Last update: 10 hours agoMoscow Energy Talks Spark EU Pushback: Slovak PM Robert Fico met Vladimir Putin in Moscow, discussing energy and “reinstating” military attachés, while Putin said Russia will “do everything” to meet Slovakia’s energy needs—prompting fresh EU criticism over the trip and the message it sends. US Ambassador Shake-up: The White House nominated far-right Pennsylvania state senator Doug Mastriano as US ambassador to Slovakia, a pick that will now face US Senate confirmation. EU Defence Industry Funding: Brussels backed a €1.5bn defence industry plan that can pay for counter-drone production capacity—though the politics of who gets what money is still expected to be messy. Youth Concern in Slovakia: A survey of 16–17-year-olds found up to 75% are considering leaving after high school, feeding into “Vision 2035.” Travel Disruption Watch: Ryanair is cancelling flights and shutting a Thessaloniki base, cutting 700,000 seats and 12 routes for winter. Local Spotlight: An F-16 was moved overnight on Bratislava’s D1 highway ahead of the IDEB defence fair, with a low-altitude flypast planned.
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