Slovakia does not intend to support the expansion of the trade liberalization regime with Ukraine unless the necessary measures are taken to protect farmers. According to the news in the Slovak publication, this was stated by Prime Minister Robert Fico. SME.
It was noted that the country’s prime minister instructed the representatives who will vote on behalf of Slovakia not to support the European Commission’s proposal until measures are taken to protect Slovak farmers.
“I am sure that Hungary, Poland, Romania and Bulgaria will also have the same opinion,” Fico said after his meeting with the country’s Minister of Agriculture, Richard Takács.
According to the European Commission’s proposal, aid to Ukraine should be extended for one year, until June 5, 2025.
Prime Minister Fico is known for his neutral attitude towards Russia, and political opponents often call him a pro-Russian politician.
For example, in an interview with Hlavne Spravy, in the name It is “absolutely unrealistic” for Russia to withdraw from Donbas, Luhansk or Crimea.
At the same time, Fico does not oppose Ukraine or the country’s President Vladimir Zelensky. Including Prime Minister of Slovakia supported The EU’s program to allocate €50 billion in humanitarian aid to Kiev.
Previously in Slovakia in the name peace talks in Ukraine