Slovakia

Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár condemned the Russian attacks on Zakarpattia near the border with Slovakia. Due to the massive shelling, the country was forced to close its checkpoints.

Zelenskyy announced Drone Deals agreements following the B9 summit. The parties are strengthening defense cooperation to ensure security in Ukraine and Europe.

The new Prime Minister of Hungary, Péter Magyar, condemned the Russian strikes on Zakarpattia. The Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Russian Ambassador over the attack on the region's critical infrastructure.

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.

Magyar's government will continue purchasing energy from the Russian Federation despite EU embargo plans. Budapest seeks diversification without a complete abandonment of Russian supplies.

There are 4. 33 million Ukrainians under temporary protection in the EU. Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic have hosted the largest number of people.

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.

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.

Fico arrived in Moscow to meet with Putin and called himself the "black sheep of the EU"

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.

Berlin urges the US to engage in negotiations after Trump's threats to increase auto tariffs from 15% to 25%. This could lead to billions in losses for Germany.

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.

Zelenskyy met with Fico – Slovakia is ready to help Ukraine on its path to EU accession

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.

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.

Roksolana Pidlasa, Chair of the Budget Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, noted: in May, Ukraine will receive €28. 3 billion for weapons, and in June – €16.7 billion for the budget. This refers to the EU's Ukraine Support Loan.

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.

Customs service dog sniffs out 4 million UAH in cash among belongings of Zakarpattia resident heading to Slovakia

At the Uzhhorod checkpoint, a service dog discovered $100,000 in a woman's backpack without documentation. Customs officers seized nearly 4 million hryvnias pending a court decision.

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.

During a special operation, a supply channel for "award" weapons for odious Russian politicians and propagandists was busted - recipients included Medvedev, Kadyrov, and others

Law enforcement officers have exposed a supply channel for "award" weapons for odious Russian politicians and propagandists. The illegal goods were imported from Slovakia and the occupied territories of Ukraine.

Ukraine needs more than 5 billion euros to prepare for the heating season - Shmyhal

As the Minister of Energy reported, Ukraine needs at least 5. 4 billion euros to prepare for the heating season.

Ryanair to close Berlin airport base on October 24 due to planned 10% charge increase. Passenger traffic to drop from 4.5 million to 2.2 million in 2027.

Brussels opposed Bosnia's agreement with AAFS Infrastructure and Energy without a tender. This threatens a conflict with the US due to the interests of Trump's people.