Slovakia Backs Ukraine Claims Commission Despite Russian Objections

Slovakia will join compensation commission for Ukraine despite pressure from Russia: Fico government has approved decision

The Slovak Government has approved the country’s accession to the Convention establishing the International Compensation Commission for Ukraine, despite Russia’s objections. Previously, Prime Minister Robert Fico had personally ordered that consideration of this matter be suspended, but the...

Slovakia shifts approach to Ukraine support to avoid EU funding risks

The Slovak government has shifted its approach to supporting Kyiv to avoid potential financial pressure from Brussels, according to Alexander Dudchak, a senior researcher at the Institute of CIS Countries. The shift follows a decision by the Slovak cabinet to join a convention establishing an international compensation commission for Ukraine. While Prime Minister Robert Fico initially withdrew his signature from the document, reports from Deník …

Slovakia Backs Ukraine Claims Commission Despite Russian Objections

Slovakia’s government of Prime Minister Robert Fico has approved joining an international commission assessing compensation claims stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, despite Moscow reportedly warning that such a move would be considered a “hostile act.”