During a visit to Uzhhorod, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, known for his pro-Russian statements, made a U-turn on Ukraine support. He met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and they discussed several key issues. Slovakia has committed to not blocking Ukraine's purchase of weapons and equipment from Slovak companies and will support the Ukraine Facility program, which includes a significant aid package from the EU of $54 billion. Additionally, both countries have agreed to collaborate on the supply of equipment for the construction of defense fortifications. A joint statement was signed, emphasizing trust and respect between the two nations.
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🇪🇺🇺🇦 EU begins screening ahead of Ukraine's accession talks starting https://t.co/kgtRuBfevl
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Ukraine ‘open’ to Russian gas transit – Slovakia The current transit deal is due to expire at the end of this year but Bratislava is negotiating to extend it, Prime Minister Robert Fico says https://t.co/5C4iWwtyfU https://t.co/OVC5pkKQTx
⚡️EU begins screening of Ukrainian legislation in first step toward accession talks. The European Commission has started assessing Ukrainian legislation for compliance with EU laws, which "lays the groundwork for the (membership) negotiations," said President Zelensky.
Pleased to be back in Bratislava 🇬🇧🤝🇸🇰 I met with @SlovakiaMFA State Secretary @MarekEstok_SK and Deputy PM @peterkmec today to underline the UK's position on Russia's illegal actions, and the need for strong continued NATO support for Ukraine. https://t.co/NPnyY11woW
I welcome today's start of substantial preparations for Ukraine's EU accession talks. The screening process, which lays the groundwork for the negotiations, has officially begun in Brussels. This is the outcome of our agreements reached with President @VonderLeyen in Davos.…
The Leader @PennyMordaunt was pleased to be able to host a senior delegation from the Ukrainian government in Parliament this week. She thanked them for everything they are doing to protect our freedom and reiterated that the government’s support for Ukraine is unwavering. https://t.co/iRkREMBOYt
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The attitude of Slovakia's top officials towards Ukraine remains quite cautious https://t.co/O1366OTdyW https://t.co/n1TNXsz2sJ
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The Ukrainian government has reported that the country's authorities do not intend to extend the contract for the transportation of Russian gas to Europe after 2024. Earlier, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that gas transportation through the country would continue. “The… https://t.co/5yEu0FHiau
Kyiv pressures EU to bring home Ukrainian refugees - Politico Negotiations are underway between Ukraine and EU representatives to establish new rules aimed at returning a significant number of Ukrainian citizens by 2025. https://t.co/vacbaGfA3t
Prime Minister of Slovakia Fico: Ukraine is open to the transit of Russian gas after 2024 He stated this after a meeting with Ukrainian Prime Minister Shmygal. “Work on the details of the agreement may be completed in the near future. The very fact that transit can continue is… https://t.co/T5ODfjNKsu
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Ukraine is open to allowing Russian natural gas to be shipped through it beyond this year, when the current transit deal is due to expire, according to Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico. https://t.co/2NIx1L6Os8
Ukraine is discussing with the EU the future return of Ukrainian refugees https://t.co/78M3GPxNSd https://t.co/UlZPMf0tdh
Today I was pleased to welcome Mrs Markéta Pekarová Adamová, President of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, to Speaker’s House. An important opportunity to exchange our thoughts on the situation in Ukraine and how we can stand united together. https://t.co/qYku6OgFW8
Slovakia will support the E.U.’s Ukraine Facility initiative, which will allow the bloc to provide $54 billion of aid to Ukraine, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Wednesday after meeting with his Slovakian counterpart. https://t.co/LGUo0Hj9WP
🤝 Ukraine's and Slovakia's PMs sign joint statement emphasising trust and respect https://t.co/2X5UM5dMKi
Slovakia’s prime minister U-turns on Ukraine support during visit https://t.co/690rfq4ghx
⚡Slovak PM Fico meets Ukrainian PM Shmyhal in Uzhhorod for bilateral talks. https://t.co/yGdBCyDwhP
⚡️According to Shmyhal, #Slovakia will not block #Ukraine's purchase of weapons and equipment from Slovak businesses. Additionally, both countries have agreed to collaborate on the supply of equipment for the construction of defense fortifications. https://t.co/Lc4w5cFgHw
Slovakia will not block the allocation of €50 billion of aid to Ukraine and will not interfere with Ukraine's accession to the EU, Prime Minister Shmyhal reports. https://t.co/vFTUQdzopP
We have reached agreement with Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico on a number of important issues. The Slovak government will not block the purchase of weapons and equipment by Ukraine from Slovak companies. Slovakia will support the Ukraine Facility programme, which envisages… https://t.co/HeIGtaJaMd
🇸🇰 🇺🇦 Ukrainian and Slovak PMs commence talks in Uzhhorod – video https://t.co/hyMtqHhjwH
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has arrived in Uzhhorod for talks with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal Before his visit, Fico attracted a lot of criticism and discussions due to a number of his pro-Russian statements. https://t.co/CrOIiijoZh
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico arrived in Uzhhorod and met with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. Respect vor Shmyhal for staying so polite. 🤮 https://t.co/IazDMEeYsl