Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár rejects calls for dismissal

Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár has rejected allegations of manipulation and misinformation following a recent visit to Moscow. The opposition party, Progressive Slovakia (PS), announced plans to propose his dismissal, accusing him of aiding Russian propaganda and acting against Slovak interests.

Blanár specifically denied claims made by PS officials Ivan Korčok and Beáta Jurík. He refuted assertions that he negotiated an increase in the number of Russian diplomats in Slovakia or proposed strengthening the legal status of the Russian Center of Science and Culture in Bratislava. He also disputed claims regarding his attendance at European ministerial meetings, stating he participated in six out of eight formal meetings, with a state secretary representing him at others.

Opposition leaders have criticized the Minister’s diplomatic conduct, suggesting his engagement with Russia undermines the country’s position within the EU and NATO.