Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has assured that Slovakia will not obstruct the vote on allocating €50 billion to Ukraine from the EU.
The politician announced this at a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on January 25.
“I understand that some of our statements may cause controversy. But we are asked to approve €50 billion for Ukraine for the next four years. Slovakia agrees and will agree. We will not create any obstacles”, Fico said.
The Slovak Prime Minister noted that Bratislava did not object to Ukraine’s invitation to join the European Union, despite what he considers to be “very low” preparedness on Kyiv’s part.
“We also said ‘yes’ to this and assume that now there will be negotiations on accession, which may take more time but must be completed. I apologize, but I will publicly present my position as I see it”, the politician added.
As known, on January 24, Fico visited Uzhgorod, where he held a meeting with the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal. As a result, it became known that Slovakia would transfer heavy engineering equipment to Ukraine.
The €50 billion aid package is being prepared by the EU for Ukraine on the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion.
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