Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar on October 26 to address bilateral relations and the ongoing situation surrounding the Ukraine crisis. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the dialogue occurred in a constructive atmosphere.
During discussions, both sides examined practical cooperation areas between Russia and Slovakia, 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 any Slovak military personnel abroad to participate in conflicts with Russia or other nations under fabricated pretexts. Fico emphasized that as long as his administration remains in power, Slovak soldiers will not be sent outside Slovakia for such operations.
