Slovakia supports Ukraine’s accession to the European Union but insists all entry criteria must be fulfilled, Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár (SMER-SD) said after Monday’s EU Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg. He noted that while Ukraine is progressing with reforms, concerns from other member states must be respected.
Blanár also said Slovakia will back the EU’s 19th sanctions package against Russia if its economic concerns are addressed, including car engine bans after 2035 and energy prices. He highlighted ongoing cooperation with Ukraine on energy aid, humanitarian projects, and education initiatives. The council also discussed the situation in Gaza, with Blanár urging more humanitarian support, and addressed developments in Moldova, Sudan, and Georgia. In Moldova’s case, he highlighted the country’s pro-European direction.
Source: TASR
