Slovakia says it offered Putin itself as venue for new Ukrainian Peace Summit
www.pravda.com.ua
Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:20:07 +0200
Slovakia is ready to actively contribute to the peace process between Russia and Ukraine and has suggested itself as a venue for talks, Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanr has said.
Source European Pravda, citing the Slovak public broadcaster STVR Quote from Blanr Slovakia has consistently advocated peaceful solutions and supports any peace initiatives.
Thats why I also attended the Peace Summit in Switzerland this year.
All the attendees agreed with what our government stands for further peace talks should be held with the participation of all parties, and therefore Russia as well.
Details He added that preparations for the second summit will take place at various levels.
STVR notes that Slovakia has repeatedly stated that it offers itself as a platform for such talks.
In this context, we view the statement made by the Russian president, who acknowledged that part of the peace talks could be held in Slovakia, as a positive signal for a swift end to this war, bloodshed and destruction, the Slovak foreign minister said.
He added that the Slovak government had also informed its Ukrainian partners of this possibility during a joint intergovernmental meeting in Uzhhorod in early October.
Background On 26 December, Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin said Slovakia was ready to provide a platform for talks on the war in Ukraine and that Russia does not mind this.
At the same time, he noted that in 2025, Russia would continue to achieve all the goals of the war in Ukraine and that this was a top priority.
On 22 December, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico arrived in Moscow to meet with Putin.
He said he had informed EU leaders of his visit.
Ukraines Foreign Ministry stressed that Ficos weakness, dependence and shortsighted energy policy posed a threat to the whole of Europe.
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