Slovakia's populist leader says no to EU ban on gas imports as tensions increase.

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Slovakia's leader, Robert Fico, does not like the EU plan. The EU wants to stop buying gas from Russia by 2027.

The EU wants to stop new gas deals with Russia soon. They want to end all deals by the end of 2027.

Fico thinks this plan is bad for Slovakia. He said gas prices will go up if it happens.

Slovakia has a gas deal with Russia until 2034. Fico wants money if the EU plan causes problems.

The EU says Russia is not a good energy source. Fico is friendly with Russia and does not like EU policies.

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What does Slovakia's leader think about the EU plan?

Robert Fico thinks the EU plan is bad for Slovakia.

When does the EU want to stop buying gas from Russia?

The EU wants to stop buying gas from Russia by 2027.

What does Fico want if the EU plan causes problems?

Fico wants money if the EU plan causes problems.

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