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Slovakia diplomatic and military engagement shifts

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Slovakia has undertaken several shifts in its diplomatic and military-diplomatic engagements. In September 2026, the country reopened its embassy in Algeria after a 22-year hiatus to address energy security needs. The reopening, inaugurated by Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár and Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmad Attáf, aims to diversify energy sources as the EU moves to end Russian gas purchases by September 2027. In October 2026, Slovakia moved to resume military-diplomatic communications with Russia by reinstating military attachés, ending a four-year freeze. Following an agreement between Prime Minister Robert Fico and Vladimir Putin in May, Slovak representatives Brigadier General Slavomír Staviarský and Colonel Ivan Gahír were dispatched to Moscow. This move has drawn criticism from political opposition members who warn of increased espionage risks. Beyond military ties, the Slovak government is reactivating the Russo-Slovak intergovernmental commission, which had been suspended since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. On October 25 and 26, a delegation led by Foreign Minister Blanár, including State Secretary Vladimír Šimoňák and representatives from the energy company SPP, traveled to Moscow for the 22nd meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission for Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation. Co-chaired by Blanár and Russian Minister Valery Falkov, the discussions covered energy, agriculture, environmental protection, tourism, sports, and culture. Blanár emphasized a pragmatic approach, stating the country rejects the construction of a new ‘iron curtain’ between the EU and Russia. Discussions focused on energy security—specifically natural gas, oil, and nuclear energy—noting that Slovakia has a ‘take or pay’ contract with Russia valid until 2034. Blanár warned that if EU legislation banning Russian gas imports takes effect, Slovakia could face arbitration, with potential compensation payments ranging from 10 billion to 16 billion euros. ~~The mission has faced sharp criticism from the Slovakian opposition, with leaders calling the trip a ‘betrayal of foreign policy’ and proposing Blanár’s dismissal.~~

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