Moscow will “do everything” to meet Slovakia’s energy needs, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday during a meeting with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in the Kremlin.
Putin pointed out that relations between Russia and Slovakia have long been characterized by strong political dialogue and stable cooperation, but that they are complicated by the conflict in Ukraine and what he described as confrontational policies imposed by the EU and NATO, Anadolia reports.
– At the same time, your government strives to lead a sovereign foreign policy and chart a pragmatic course towards Russia – Putin said, welcoming the “gradual restoration of bilateral cooperation, which was practically frozen by the efforts of the previous Slovak authorities”.
The Russian president added that the volume of bilateral trade has declined in the past two years, but that both sides hope that this visit will help find ways to restore and expand economic cooperation.
Putin thanked Fitz for attending the Victory Day celebrations in Moscow, despite logistical difficulties, and praised his stance on “historical truth” regarding World War II and the role of the Soviet military in liberating Europe from Nazism.
Earlier in the day, Russia held its annual military parade in Red Square to mark the anniversary of the Soviet victory in World War II, attended by the leaders of several countries, including Belarus, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
(Vijesti.ba/Fena)
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