Russia–Slovakia relations
bilateral relations between Russia and Slovakia
Russia–Slovakia relations (Russian: Российско-словацкие отношения, Slovak: Rusko-slovenské vzťahy) date back to when diplomatic relations were established upon Slovakia gaining its independence on January 1, 1993. Russia opened its embassy in Bratislava in 1993. Slovakia also has an embassy in Moscow. Unlike Slovakia's neighbour and close ally Czech Republic, which has a negative view of Russia due to past events, Slovakia tends to have better relations with Russia.
Russian invasion of Ukraine
After the Russian invasion of Ukraine started, Slovakia, as one of the EU countries, imposed sanctions on Russia, and Russia added all EU countries to the list of "unfriendly nations".
Slovakia joined other countries in spring 2022 in declaring a number of Russian diplomats persona non grata.
On 16 February 2023, Slovakia's parliament defined the Putin regime as "terrorist" and formally designated Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism.
On 2 October 2023, Slovakia recognized rapprochement with Russia. On 25 October 2023, Robert Fico became the Prime Minister of Slovakia
On 20 January 2024, Slovakia's Culture Ministry said that Slovakia would resume cultural exchange with Russia and Belarus.
Fico met with Russian president Vladimir Putin in December 2024 in Moscow to discuss primarily the transfer of Russian gas to Slovakia.
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