Bridging Borders: Ukraine and Slovakia's Diplomatic Chats

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico held talks focusing on infrastructure cooperation, energy security, and peace strategies for Ukraine. Despite Fico's skepticism toward Western military aid to Ukraine, Slovakia plays a crucial role in Ukraine's energy imports and gas transit negotiations.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal initiated discussions with Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, centered on infrastructure collaboration, energy security, and advancing Ukraine's peace plan.

Fico, a vocal critic of Western military support to Ukraine, emphasizes a non-military resolution for the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Nevertheless, Slovakia's role remains vital, particularly in electricity imports and ongoing negotiations over gas transit.

Despite past tensions over Ukraine's sanctions on Lukoil, a resolution was achieved, ensuring the continuation of oil transit between the neighboring countries.

(With inputs from agencies.)