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Slovakia prepares to revive cooperation commission with Russia
Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár has held preparatory talks with Russian Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov to revive the intergovernmental commission for economic and scientific-technical cooperation. The commission, which has not met since 2021, is expected to hold a session in autumn 2026.
Blanár described the move as part of a pragmatic foreign policy aimed at maintaining dialogue with all interested parties to protect Slovakia's national interests and energy stability. Key discussion points include the supply of gas, oil, and nuclear fuel, as well as the management of oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline.
The announcement has drawn sharp criticism from the Slovak opposition. Leaders from Progressive Slovakia and SaS argued that holding such talks during ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine is inappropriate and suggests a lack of transparency. Critics also raised concerns regarding recent security incidents involving Russian components and the government's stance on EU sanctions.
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Juraj Blanár · Robert Fico · Slovakia · Valery Nikolayevich Falkov · Vladimir Putin
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Slovakia rejected the EU's REPower legislative proposal. razydzisiaj.pl
- [● 3 SOURCES] The intergovernmental commission for economic and scientific-technical cooperation has not met since 2021. razydzisiaj.pl · www.pravda.sk · www.ta3.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Energy stability, including supplies of gas, oil, and nuclear fuel, is a primary topic of discussion. razydzisiaj.pl · wydarzenia.interia.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The SaS party leader views the talks as unacceptable following a security scandal involving Russian components in traffic cameras. hnonline.sk
- [● 4 SOURCES] Slovakia and Russia have agreed on organizational matters for a commission meeting planned for autumn 2026. razydzisiaj.pl · www.pravda.sk · www.ta3.com · wydarzenia.interia.pl
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Slovak government's decision to hold talks with Russia during a bombardment of Kyiv is criticized as a loss of reality. ereport.sk · progresivne.sk · hnonline.sk
- [● 2 SOURCES] Slovakia supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders. razydzisiaj.pl · wydarzenia.interia.pl
- [● 2 SOURCES] The meeting between Blanár and Valery Falkov was conducted via video call. www.pravda.sk · www.ta3.com