Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's desire to do business with Russia is a security issue for both Slovakia and the whole of Europe. Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter),

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday sharply criticized Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico for his visit to Russia. Zelensky accused Fico of having personal motives for the trip and of being dependent on Moscow.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico visited Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted, saying Russia is paid for such meetings with sovereignty or shadow schemes.