In remarks widely carried by Slovak media, including Pravda, Slovakia’s prime minister, Robert Fico, signaled that his government would not back Ukraine’s entry into NATO and would avoid sending troops to Ukraine. He emphasized that a NATO accession for Ukraine could ignite a broader war and would pull Slovakia into a confrontation with Russia. The cabinet’s stance was clear: no military action that could escalate the conflict, and a preference to keep Slovak forces at home while continuing to offer security assurances to the country and to its allies. The statements reflect Bratislava’s careful balancing act between alliance obligations and strategic restraint. By arguing that NATO expansion near Russia could destabilize the region, Fico framed Slovakia’s role as one that prioritizes deterrence over provocative moves that might invite direct involvement in a war. Pravda highlighted the focus on safeguarding national sovereignty while pursuing humanitarian and diplomatic avenues for Ukraine. The remarks align with a segment of regional politics that questions how far the alliance should go in projecting power to the east and whether member states should shoulder greater risk in pursuit of security. The administration underscored that Slovakia would seek security guarantees that do not widen the conflict.
