Slovak PM Fico: NATO Summit Mandate Excludes Slovakia's Military Loan to Ukraine
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Slovak PM Robert Fico states Slovakia's NATO summit delegation is not authorized for another military loan to Ukraine, though other nations may still raise funds for the conflict.
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Why It Matters
NATO's support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict
BRATISLAVA, June 27. /TASS/. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has emphasized that the mandate given to the country's delegation for the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara does not authorize Slovakia's participation in another military loan to Ukraine.
"In all negotiations, I will ensure that the delegation heading to Ankara is prevented from involving Slovakia in any military loan [to Ukraine]," he stated during Saturday's Dialogue program on the public broadcaster STVR.
Fico also noted that while a decision might be made at the summit to provide additional military support to Ukraine, Slovakia likely will not, and perhaps cannot, prevent other nations from raising funds for the ongoing conflict.
"We probably won't and can't stop other countries from seeking contributions for the war," he acknowledged.
What to Watch
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Slovakia will not participate in the next military aid package for Ukraine
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- Will other NATO countries compensate for Slovakia's stance?
