Slovakia's position confirmed
Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico said that his country will not block Ukraine's accession to the European Union. He voiced this position after consultations with the Minister of Economy and Strategic Industries Yulia Sviridenko.
Fico noted that Slovakia is ready to support Ukraine's path to full membership and remove any speculative conditions or obstacles.
About consultations with Svyrydenko
After the bilateral meeting, the parties discussed the following issues economic development, reforming the energy sector, as well as ensuring EU standards.
Svyrydenko confirmed that they had discussed support guarantees Slovakia in the course of Ukraine's negotiations with the EU.
Context.
Slovakia has long refrained from taking a categorical position on Ukraine's accession, citing internal political ambiguity.
Fico's statement marks a significant political turnaround and signals to other Eastern European countries that Slovakia is ready to actively support Ukraine on its path to the EU.
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