Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Sunday to discuss several pressing issues, most notably the transit of Russian gas to Slovakia. The meeting was promptly announced by Fico through a post on social media.
This high-level meeting comes in response to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's recent declaration at a European Union summit in Brussels, where he expressed opposition to any transit of gas through Ukraine en route to Slovakia. The discussions between Fico and Putin are crucial for Slovakia as it seeks to secure its energy needs amidst regional political dynamics.
The transit of Russian gas is a key topic not only for Slovakia's economy but also for the broader geopolitical landscape, highlighting the intricate balance between energy dependency and political alliances.
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