Slovakia summons Ukrainian ambassador over Kyiv's criticism of PM Fico
Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 18:40
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Slovakia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned Ukrainian Ambassador Myroslav Kastran following Kyiv’s criticism of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Source: European Pravda, citing Denník N, a Slovak media outlet
Details: Slovakia’s Foreign Ministry conveyed a "strong protest" to Kastran regarding statements made by the Ukrainian authorities which it described as interference in Slovakia’s internal affairs.
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The ministry did not specify which statements it was referring to.
Earlier, Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry rejected claims made by Fico regarding Kyiv’s alleged involvement in anti-government protests in Slovakia, advising him "to look in the mirror rather than abroad".
Background:
- Fico himself has called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy an "enemy" of Slovakia in an online dispute over the transit of Russian gas through Ukraine.
- The Slovak prime minister was also angered by Zelenskyy’s support for mass anti-government protests in Slovakia.
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