Slovakia has joined 38 other European countries in signing a declaration outlining conditions for future security negotiations with Russia. The document, adopted at Thursday's European Political Community summit in Dublin, states that such talks should only take place once the necessary conditions are met and peace has been restored in Ukraine.
It also stresses that Ukraine must be involved in decisions concerning its future, while European countries must have a say in decisions affecting the continent's security. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) travelled to Dublin on Thursday afternoon to attend the summit, which brought together around 50 European leaders to discuss defence, economic competitiveness and the war in Ukraine.
On Friday, Fico is also scheduled to attend an informal EU summit focusing on artificial intelligence, further financial assistance for Ukraine and coordination of potential peace negotiations. Meanwhile, US negotiator Jared Kushner has indicated that European representatives will participate in the next round of peace talks.
Source: TASR
