Bangladesh, Jan. 26 -- In a stark departure from mainstream Western narratives, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has made unequivocal statements about Ukraines future in NATO and the European Union. Speaking during an appearance on state broadcaster STVRs ‘Jan 25 Dialogues, Fico asserted that Ukraine would “never” join NATO and that its EU aspirations face significant hurdles. His remarks underscore a growing divide between Slovakia and the prevailing Western policies regarding the conflict in Ukraine.

Prime Minister Ficos declaration that Ukraines NATO membership is a non-starter reflects his governments critical approach to the conflict. “Ukraine will never be in NATO,” he stated, dismissing Kievs long-he...