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Slovakia increasing Russian gas imports, aims to 'standardize relations' with Moscow, Fico tells Putin

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sept. 2 that he will seek to normalize relations with Moscow, as Bratislava moves to gradually increase Russian gas imports through the TurkStream pipeline. "Volumes are increasing gradually and have nearly reached 4 billion cubic meters per year regarding gas supplies that we receive via the TurkStream pipeline," Fico told reporters, adding that he is opposed to EU's plan to phase out Russian fossil fuel imports. Under

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Ukraine's offensive capabilities look set to receive a significant boost in the coming months with the announcement that the U.S. has authorized a European-funded $850 million sale of 3,350 Extended-Range Attack Munition (ERAM) missiles. "Up to 3,350 ERAM missiles and 3,350 navigation modules to counter spoofing will be procured," Presidential Office Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak wrote on social media, confirming the deal on Aug. 28. According to U.S. NATO Ambassador Matt Whitaker, the move is