Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico shared details of negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the EU summit, calling the development of the dialogue constructive and substantive. The parties discussed the current situation and EU enlargement, despite differing views.
President Zelenskyy met with Slovak Prime Minister Fico in Brussels and discussed peace efforts and European integration. Zelenskyy thanked Slovakia for its support and invited Fico to visit Ukraine.
Robert Fico will discuss compensation for assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine with Ursula von der Leyen. The Prime Minister claims an acute shortage of funds due to the support for Ukraine.
Neighboring countries reacted to the Russian drone strike on a high-rise building in Romania. Fico wants dialogue with Moscow, while Poland demands Russia's accountability.
The Irish Foreign Ministry warns that associate member status would block Ukraine's full accession to the EU. This could create a two-tier approach to the bloc's expansion.
Robert Fico rejected the idea of German Chancellor candidate Merz regarding associated EU membership for Ukraine without voting rights. The Slovak Prime Minister advocates for either full accession or rejection.
Hungary's new government will not obstruct the imposition of restrictions against the head of the ROC and Russian officials. The EU is also preparing sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet.
Robert Fico published a video from a lake on the anniversary of the assassination attempt against him. The shooting attack occurred on May 15 during a meeting in Handlová.
Budanov stated Ukraine's readiness for negotiations in the event of Russia's sincerity. He emphasized that there is currently no direct communication between the presidents.
The Slovak Prime Minister reported Putin's reaction to Zelenskyy's proposal to meet. For this to happen, the President of Ukraine must call him personally.
Slovak Prime Minister Fico conveyed Zelenskyy's words to Putin about the readiness for a meeting in any format.
Putin is ready to meet with Zelenskyy in a third country. He also announced plans for a prisoner exchange following Trump's proposal.
The Kremlin announced Putin's readiness to receive Zelenskyy in Moscow for negotiations.
The European Union hopes for a rapprochement with Hungary as Péter Magyar was sworn in as the country's Prime Minister, ending the 16-year rule of Viktor Orbán.
Yuri Ushakov stated that Robert Fico did not convey any messages from Zelenskyy to Putin. The Kremlin also confirmed the three-day duration of the May truce.
The event lasted 45 minutes without ground equipment, but with aviation and North Korean troops. Leaders of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Laos and other states arrived for the parade.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico arrived in Moscow to meet with Putin. He called himself the "black sheep of the EU" and expressed support for a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will bring a message from Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Moscow. The plane will bypass Poland and the Baltic states due to overflight bans and will follow a "wide arc."
Fernand Kartheiser is inviting MEPs to a meeting with the Russian State Duma in June. He refused to name the European politicians or officials to whom he sent the invitations. The EU has called this an attempt to draw politicians into cooperation with the Kremlin.
Poland will forgive Fico's visit to the Russian Federation if Slovakia unblocks aid to Ukraine. Sikorski noted positive changes in the Slovak Prime Minister's attitude toward Kyiv.
Robert Fico will meet with Putin in Moscow on May 9 to honor the memory of fallen soldiers. The Slovak Prime Minister will not attend the military parade.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the restoration of dialogue between the countries following a meeting with the Prime Ministers of Slovakia and Georgia.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Robert Fico in Yerevan to discuss cooperation. Slovakia supported Ukraine's EU membership and joint visits.
Slovak Prime Minister Fico stated that a peace agreement with Russia is impossible without Ukraine's consent. The country supports Kyiv's accession to the EU and is preparing a meeting in Yerevan.
For the first time since 2007, there will be no military equipment at the parade in Moscow, and communications will be disabled. The number of foreign leaders and spectators has been significantly restricted.
The President of Ukraine discussed European integration and the strengthening of bilateral relations with the Prime Minister of Slovakia. The leaders are preparing for a personal meeting in Kyiv and Bratislava in the near future.
The Czech Foreign Ministry denied banning Fico's plane from flying to Moscow through its airspace. At the same time, a number of other European countries did indeed refuse to provide their airspace for the flight.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that Trump's mood influences oil prices. The politician also suggested the possibility of a future collapse of the NATO bloc.
Slovakia filed a lawsuit against the EU over the regulation on phasing out Russian gas. Boris Susko stated that the procedure for adopting this decision was violated.
Resumption of oil supplies will allow Hungary to lift its veto on a critical loan. Technical tests of the pipeline are scheduled for Tuesday.
