Bangladesh, March 2 -- Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has taken a bold step by declaring that his country will no longer provide military or financial aid to Ukraine. His stance represents a major divergence from the broader NATO and European Union (EU) policies, which continue to back Kievs war effort. Fico has not only rejected the Western approach of “peace through force” but has also called for an immediate ceasefire. His move highlights the growing fractures within the European bloc over the handling of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Ficos announcement came shortly after a contentious White House meeting on February 28, where Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky met with US President Donald Trump and Vice Presi...