Core Viewpoint - Slovakia's Prime Minister Fico acknowledges the EU's strategic goal to reduce energy dependence on third countries but finds the proposal to completely stop importing natural gas, oil, and nuclear fuel from Russia unacceptable for Slovakia [1] Group 1: Energy Policy - The proposal from the European Commission to halt all energy imports from Russia is viewed as detrimental to both the EU and Slovakia's competitiveness [1] - Fico describes the severing of all energy cooperation with Russia as "economic suicide" [1] Group 2: Political Context - Fico warns that the West is establishing a "new iron curtain" between itself and Russia, which could have severe economic implications [1] - Slovakia's stance is to reject any measures that could lead to self-destruction economically [1]