Slovakia has officially reaffirmed its stance of not providing military support to Ukraine, emphasizing its refusal to supply weapons, deploy troops, or endorse European Union loan guarantees as Ukraine continues to defend itself amid ongoing hostilities with Russia.
This unified position was confirmed by President Peter Pellegrini, Prime Minister Robert Fico, and Parliament Speaker Richard Raši during a joint meeting held in Bratislava. The discussions illustrated a shared approach among the officials regarding Slovakia’s sovereignty and foreign policy.
In alignment with its commitment to non-military support, the Slovak leadership indicated that the country’s assistance to Ukraine would be limited solely to humanitarian aid and diplomatic efforts, as noted by Slovak media sources. Despite this, they acknowledged the importance of Slovakia’s participation in discussions related to the Coalition of the Willing on Ukraine, while maintaining their opposition to military involvement.
Emphasizing Slovakia’s sovereignty, Fico remarked on the necessity for the nation to navigate what he described as a deepening crisis within the European Union. He expressed concerns about Slovakia becoming vulnerable to shifting power dynamics across the continent, highlighting crucial issues such as energy security and diminishing respect for international law.
Fico also called for collaboration between the governing coalition and opposing parties to address national security matters effectively. Raši echoed this sentiment, indicating that the leaders found common ground on significant issues and prioritized discussions about parliamentary agendas and regional cooperation within the Visegrad Four—a political alliance comprising Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic.
In closing, Pellegrini remarked that the meeting demonstrated the ability of Slovakia’s top constitutional leaders to engage in discussions about fundamental domestic and foreign policy issues in an atmosphere of openness, constructiveness, and pragmatism.
