Slovakia to hold talks with Ukraine, revive economic meetings with Russia
The Slovak-Ukrainian talks will be held in Lviv on Nov. 5 and focus on expanding border crossings, providing humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, and establishing a school for Ukrainian children in Bratislava.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced on October 14 that Slovakia will hold talks with Ukraine and Russia to revitalize economic meetings. The Ukrainian government will convene with Slovakia in Lviv, Ukraine on November 5, marking the fourth meeting of this format. The discussions will focus on expanding border crossings, providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine, and establishing a school for Ukrainian children in Bratislava.
Separately, Fico confirmed talks with Russia under the joint economic commission framework, which was halted following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The next Russian-Slovak meeting is scheduled for November 25. Despite Slovakia's Moscow-friendly stance, the government has opposed EU loan programs for Ukraine and refused to deliver weapons to Kyiv. This year, Fico met with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the May 9 Victory Day celebrations despite the ongoing conflict.
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