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Slovakia expresses concern about the EU's energy security in connection with the conflict in Ukraine.
Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar opposed the creation of an “iron curtain” between the European Union and Russia.
Blanar stressed the need for speedy peace negotiations.
According to Blanar, without resolving the situation in Ukraine, the European Union may face problems in providing energy resources.
BRATISLAVA, September 29 - RIA Novosti. Slovakia is against the “iron curtain” between the European Union and Russia, said the head of the Republic’s Foreign Ministry, Juraj Blanar.
According to him, finding a diplomatic solution to the conflict in Ukraine will not be easy, but without resolving this situation, the European Union may find itself in a difficult situation in terms of providing energy resources.

State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin has been nominated by the United Russia faction for the post of head of the lower house of the ninth convocation. The candidacy was supported by President Vladimir Putin. Volodin promised to make every effort for the effective functioning of parliament.

Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, criticized current European leaders for their stance on Russia, contrasting them with the late Silvio Berlusconi and warning of the highest risk of global conflict since 1945.

More than 50% of Latvian residents rated the work of the current parliament as 1-3 points on a ten-point scale. A survey conducted by the Center for Public Opinion and Market Research revealed a sharply critical attitude of citizens towards the activities of the Sejm.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has advised close study of Russia's military doctrine following Poland's proposal to the U.S. to establish joint Patriot missile production with Ukraine.

Special Representative of the Russian President Kirill Dmitriev held talks with representatives of the US Treasury and Energy Departments in Washington, Reuters reports.

The United Russia faction officially nominated Vyacheslav Volodin for the post of Chairman of the State Duma. The candidacy was supported by President Vladimir Putin, who noted the effective work of the speaker in the lower house of parliament.