Slovakia will not support another package of sanctions against Russia if European Commission does not respond to issues important for country

PRAGUE. Sept 11 (Interfax) - Slovakia has made its approval of another package of sanctions against Russia conditional on the European Commission's position on a number of issues that the country considers vital, Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Thursday following a meeting with the head of the European Council, Antonio Costa.

Fico will not support another sanctions package until the commission presents proposals on electricity prices in Europe, Slovak media reported.

In addition, the climate agenda targets set by the European Commission are causing concern in Bratislava. The commission must present realistic proposals for aligning it with the needs of the automotive industry and heavy industry, Fico said.