War in Ukraine, page 14

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Head of hospital: We have no replacement for Ukrainian doctors who decide to join the army

At least 200 Ukrainian doctors work in hospitals in eastern Slovakia.

MiG-29 fighter jets.

Slovakia won't give its fighter jets to Ukraine, but may ground them earlier than planned

Neighbours may be asked to guard Slovakia's airspace when Russian machines are put out of operation.

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Cost of food production to rise due to the war in Ukraine

The ongoing crisis will have an effect on the agro-food industry in Slovakia.

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Slovakia closes its airspace to Russian planes

The country has not decided on expelling Russian diplomats.

Kia Motors Slovakia

The war in Ukraine will hurt Slovakia's economy

Higher energy prices will accelerate inflation, gas flow for now.

PM Eduard Heger at the border crossing from Ukraine on February 25, 2022.

Zelensky is not the only one growing into his role

Slovakia is rising to the challenge of being a good neighbour and a reliable partner, but there is a long road ahead.

News digest: Slovakia sends more help to Ukraine and offers a venue for peace talks

The president visited the Slovak-Ukrainian border. 44 people have asked for asylum so far. Slovak journalists support their colleagues in Ukraine and Russia.

Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď

Slovakia will send more military material aid to Ukraine

The assistance is worth around €4.5 million.

Bratislava Castle

Slovak government offers Bratislava for peace talks

PM Heger confirms the offer was extended to both Ukraine and Russia.

Journalists take pictures from a TV monitor showing Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny speaking via a video link during a court session.
People fleeing war in Ukraine at the border crossing in Vyšné Nemecké, eastern Slovakia.
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Four hotspots and special website in Ukrainian to help refugees

Temporary protection can now be requested in Slovakia. Finance Minister proposes cash payments to those who take in refugees.

Protest against the war and in support of Ukraine in Bratislava.

Most Slovaks blame Russia for the war (poll)

Public opinion has shifted. Fewer Slovaks are "bear huggers" after the invasion.

Protest against the war and in support of Ukraine in Bratislava.

Bratislava and other Slovak cities joined anti-war protests around the world

Hundreds gathered in the capital to support Ukraine.

News digest: Slovakia declares state of emergency, arrival of NATO troops confirmed

Slovakia is deciding on the potential expulsion of Russian diplomats. The Foreign Ministry warns against travelling to Moldova and some regions of Belarus and Russia.

Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď

Slovak defence minister confirms arrival of NATO troops with missile defence system

NATO troops will arrive from Germany and the Netherlands.

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People show solidarity with refugees from Ukraine by donating money and supplies

People feel strong solidarity because these are their friends, relatives and colleagues, says volunteer from Snina.

Government ministers visited the border crossing in Vyšné Nemecké, eastern Slovakia.

State of emergency applies in Slovakia as of noon

The reason is the mass arrival of people fleeing Ukraine.

People fleeing war in Ukraine at the border crossing in Vyšné Nemecké, eastern Slovakia.

There are Slovaks stuck in Ukraine. How will they get home?

Train transport between these two countries has been temporarily suspended.

Allied troops to come sooner. It means bigger players will not sacrifice small countries like Slovakia

Germany has confirmed it will send troops to Slovakia within the bolstered NATO defence.

People in Kyiv standing in front of a block of flats destroyed in an air strike.

Reality bites in central Europe

Like it or not, Trump had a point about countries like Slovakia.

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