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Zelenskyy, Fico discuss Ukraine's EU accession
Zelensky said the two countries need strong relations as Slovakia backed Ukraine’s EU bid and teams worked to schedule a meeting.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky invited Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to Kyiv to discuss Ukraine's EU accession and bilateral relations ahead of Fico's planned trip to Moscow for the May 9 Victory Day parade.
- Relations between Zelensky and Fico have been tense, marked by disputes such as over the Druzhba pipeline and Fico's controversial visits to Moscow during the war.
- Diplomatic efforts are ongoing to schedule a meeting between Zelensky and Fico to build stronger ties, coinciding with Zelensky's participation in the European Political Community summit and recent defense agreements with Azerbaijan.
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Wolodymyr Selenskyj also said that both of them had invited to personal meetings. Up to now, the Slovak Prime Minister supported Orbán's Ukraine line, mostly less vehemently than the outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister.
·France
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Zelensky and Fico disagree on several issues, but would still like to strengthen relations. Slovakia supports Ukraine's EU membership.
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The meeting may take place in the near future.
Zelenskyy on call with Fico: Important to hear Slovakia backs Ukraine's EU membership, ready to share accession experience
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has spoken by phone with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, during which they discussed the possibility of meeting in person in the near future.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right4Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Left
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C 25%
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