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Ivan Korčok

Trivialising aggression towards Ukraine undermines Slovakia’s sovereignty, foreign minister says

Russia has violated international laws and its own pledges with its recent steps.

Vladimir Putin

Slovak diplomacy condemns Kremlin's steps as unacceptable

Slovakia's foreign minister and prime minister back Ukraine.

Left to right: PM Eduard Heger, Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď, Foreign Affairs Minister Ivan Korčok

Slovakia will send mine clearance systems and healthcare material to Ukraine

This is what Ukraine needs and how we are able to help, defence minister said.

Ubla border crossing between Slovakia and Ukraine.

Hygienists change some rules on borders and quarantine because of situation in Ukraine

Hotels and accommodation facilities can open for vaccinated, recovered and tested guests.

A pub is one of 50 buildings that can be found in the open-air museum branch of the Museum of Ukrainian Culture in Svidník.
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First rector of Petersburg university came from Slovakia

The rector is one of the personalities featured in the oldest ethnic museum in Slovakia.

Foreign Affairs Minister Ivan Korčok

Slovakia withdrawing families of diplomats from Ukraine

Foreign Affairs Ministry decided based on information from intelligence services.

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MPs poured water on Ukrainian flag, Ukraine demands apology

Slovak chair of diplomacy said that the discussion is not only about the defence agreement anymore, but also about the direction of the foreign policy of Slovakia.

Protest against NATO and the US in front of the Slovak Parliamentary building on February 2, 2022.

Why Russia is winning the information war in Slovakia

Fico only flirted with Russia until 2014. Why is pro-Russian rhetoric working so well for the current opposition?

Smer-organised protest in Bratislava.

Real threat vs bogeymen. Slovaks are confused about whom to fear

Ruling politicians never had a better opportunity to live up to their foreign policy pledges.

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Poll: Slovaks blame NATO and the US for tension on Ukrainian border

More than 44 percent of respondents opined the tension is NATO’s fault, while 35 percent blame Russia.

Ivan Korčok

NATO mulls troop deployment in Slovakia

Russian threat behind proposals

Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď (l) and Foreign Affairs Minister Ivan Korčok (r)

Diplomatic solution important, and so is the protection of our people, Slovak ministers say

Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď warns of intensive activities of Russia in various areas across Europe.

Ukrainian soldiers walking near Donetsk.

If the aggression against Ukraine is tolerated, we could be next

Of course Slovakia should be "helping Ukrainian insurgents", if it comes to that.

Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď (left) and Foreign Affairs Minister Ivan Korčok (right)

Ukraine situation extremely serious, gov't prepares for crisis but hopes for diplomatic solution

Defence minister says Slovakia is within the range of Russian military technology gathered at Ukrainian border.

Ivan Mikloš

Sulík's statements on Russian sanctions cost him an advisor

Ivan Mikloš announced his decision to step down in an opinion piece.

Vyšné Nemecké-Uzhhorod border crossing between Slovakia and Ukraine.

War in Ukraine would change Slovakia, too

The country would brace itself to welcome people running across the eastern border.

Ukrainian forces during military exercise.

There goes the neighbourhood

The parallels between Russia’s approach to Ukraine and Hitler’s to Czechoslovakia in 1938 are uncanny.

Economy Minister Richard Sulík (SaS)

Sulík says Russia "will not return Crimea", prompting scandal

Sanctions against Russia "only cause harm", economy minister opines, attracting Russia's attention.

Czech MFA Jan Lipavsky and Slovak MFA Ivan Korcok.

Dialogue with Russia must not lead to the drawing of red lines, says head of Slovak diplomacy

Slovakia welcomes assurances from the US that Europe's security will not be discussed without Europe.

On October 1, 2021, the Košice State Theatre presented the premiere of Gaetano Doinizetti's opera 'Robeto Devereux.'
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