Slovakia said it will not provide military support to Ukraine, reaffirming its refusal to supply weapons, send troops, or back EU loan guarantees as Kyiv continues to defend itself against Russia.
President Peter Pellegrini, Prime Minister Robert Fico, and Parliament Speaker Richard Raši confirmed the unified position after a joint meeting in Bratislava, underscoring a shared approach to sovereignty and foreign policy.
The officials said Slovakia will continue to limit its support for Ukraine to humanitarian assistance and diplomatic engagement, according to Slovak media.
They still agreed that Slovakia should remain represented in discussions tied to the so-called Coalition of the Willing on Ukraine, while keeping its stance against military involvement unchanged.
Refocus on Slovakia’s Interests
During the Bratislava discussions, Fico said Slovakia must act as a sovereign state as the EU faces what he described as a deepening crisis.
He warned against Slovakia becoming exposed to shifting power dynamics in Europe and cited energy security and weakening respect for international law as key challenges.
Fico also urged cooperation between the governing coalition and opposition on issues tied to national security.
Meanwhile, Raši said the leaders share common ground on major issues and discussed parliamentary priorities and regional cooperation within the Visegrad Four, a political alliance in Central Europe composed of Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic.
Pellegrini concluded that the meeting showed that the country’s top constitutional leaders can discuss key domestic and foreign policy issues “openly, constructively, and pragmatically.”
