The European Union announced a new package of sanctions against Russia on Tuesday, saying that Moscow’s daily deadly attacks against Ukraine show that it is not interested in peace – despite recent diplomatic efforts.

"Slovakia will not support the upcoming 18th sanctions package against Russia unless the European Commission provides it with a real solution to the crisis situation that Slovakia will find itself in after the complete cessation of gas, oil and nuclear fuel supplies from Russia," Fico wrote in a Facebook post late on Tuesday.

The European Commission (EC) unveiled its 18th sanctions package against Russia in a press conference on Tuesday, targeting exports, revenue streams, and lowering the price cap on Russian oil. The