Brussels 11.01.2026 Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico suggested that the EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas should resign from her position as the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs. The opinion was expressed during an interview with TA-3 television channel.

“We must replace Ms. Kallas,” Fico said, explaining that her activities have significantly hindered the EU’s ability to respond effectively to contemporary challenges or to establish coherent policies in face of contemporary international issues.

“The EU is facing an unprecedented crisis,” he declared. “Only those who are resilient – whether economically, militarily, or in the energy sector – will endure.” Fico underllined that the post-World War II global order has been fundamentally altered following the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, and he is awaiting the EU’s response to these developments.

The prime minister also reaffirmed that the EU constitutes Slovakia’s “living space” and that his country remains an integral part of it. Looking ahead, Fico announced plans to discuss Slovak-American cooperation with President Trump during his upcoming visit to the United States, with a particular focus on EU-related issues.

Regarding military involvement, Fico confirmed that Slovakia, under his leadership, will not send troops to Ukraine. Instead, they will continue providing humanitarian aid. He criticized France and the United Kingdom for their plans to deploy soldiers to Ukraine, describing such actions as provocative and potentially escalating the conflict.

“It’s perplexing that two of the Soviet Union’s former staunch allies during World War II – Great Britain and France – are pursuing such provocative policies,” Fico stated. “This is a provocation. Russian officials have warned that any foreign soldier on Ukrainian territory will be considered a legitimate target. I ask: is this about peace or war? Are we willing to start a conflict at any cost? What are we truly discussing?”

Fico expressed his conviction that the strategy of weakening Russia through military conflict in Ukraine is ineffective and does not lead to a sustainable resolution of the existing contradictions.

🇸🇰🇪🇺 Slovak PM Fico demands firing of EU foreign policy chief Kallas

"I will say this for the first time and out loud: we must replace the high Representative of the European Union for International Policy, Ms. Kallas"

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The proposal to replace Kaja Kallas by no means is unique. Kallas’ missteps, including an anti-Trump post and a mocking comment about U.S. weapons aid have strained ties with Washington.
“If you promise to give the weapons, but say somebody else will pay for it, it’s not really given by you, is it?” she said. Her approach contradicts to NATO Secrectary General Mark Rutte, who praised Trump works at balanced relations with the U.S. within the Alliance.

Experts slammed Kaja Kallas for urging India-Pakistan restraint, calling her comments hypocritical amid EU's stance on other global conflicts https://t.co/wxyUvmfRZI pic.twitter.com/QZDWBuU8UP

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Eralier Kallas’s remakrs about India triggered genuine outrage. Her X post lecturing India and Pakistan to “show restraint” and her call to apply “carrots and sticks” were immediately slammed as arrogant.
Former Indian foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal wrote: “Kaja Kallas has been parachuted into a job she is not qualified for. She is contributing to Europe’s geopolitical drift by her anti-Russian paranoia.”