Fico invites Zelensky to discuss gas dispute
Jan 14, 2025
Bratislava [Germany], January 14: Prime Minister Robert Fico has invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksy to Slovakia for talks after weeks of mutual accusations and threats.
In an open letter to the Ukrainian head of state published by the government office in Bratislava on Monday, the left-wing nationalist prime minister recalled that Slovakia had always supported its neighbouring country. Zelensky may use the newly opened direct rail link from Kiev to Slovakia for his visit.
Fico summarized his view that the halt to Russian gas transit was not only damaging for Slovakia, but also for the EU and Ukraine itself. He called on the Ukrainian side to take part in talks on this at EU level. Slovakia also offered to host Ukrainian-Russian peace negotiations. Earlier, Fico had threatened Ukraine with "countermeasures" for halting gas transit. (DPA)
Source: Qatar Tribune
