UATV English <\/a>reports.<\/p>\n The ministers also discussed expanding cooperation in the defense sector. Speaking at a joint press conference after the meeting, Sybiha said Ukraine remains open to developing joint defense industry projects with Slovakia and other European partners.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe discussed prospects for strengthening cooperation in the defense industry. Ukraine is open to joint defense projects with partners, including within the framework of the SAFE instrument. We are ready to work with Slovakia in this area because strengthening Ukraine\u2019s defense capabilities simultaneously strengthens Europe\u2019s security,\u201d Sybiha said.<\/p>\n
The minister thanked Slovakia for supporting all 20 European Union sanctions packages imposed on Russia since the start of the full-scale invasion.<\/p>\n
\u201cSanctions remain one of the key tools for forcing Russia toward peace. At the same time, pressure must continue to increase, particularly in sectors that are critical to the Russian budget. We count on continued cooperation with Slovakia on this issue,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Sybiha also expressed appreciation for Slovakia\u2019s contribution to international initiatives supporting humanitarian demining efforts and the construction of shelters across Ukraine.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is extremely important assistance that saves lives today and creates conditions for the safe recovery and reconstruction of Ukrainian communities tomorrow,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The Ukrainian foreign minister described the discussions with Blan\u00e1r as open, practical, and substantive. The two sides reviewed the security situation, developments on the battlefield, and broader regional challenges.<\/p>\n
According to Sybiha, Ukraine\u2019s current military positions are among the strongest in recent years, which is why Russia has increasingly resorted to attacks against civilians after failing to achieve its strategic objectives on the battlefield.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat is why strengthening air defense remains critically important. At present, all of our efforts are focused on enhancing Ukraine\u2019s ability to protect its people and infrastructure from Russian attacks,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The ministers also discussed the implementation of agreements reached between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, as well as preparations for future bilateral meetings and initiatives.<\/p>\n
The talks took place in Vinnytsia on June 5 during the visit of Slovak Foreign and European Affairs Minister Juraj Blan\u00e1r to Ukraine. The visit began with a tribute to Ukrainian defenders in the city.<\/p>\n
Read also:<\/strong> Ukraine Anticipates Further Ship Seizures After Swedish Court Backs Grain Case<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Slovakia supports the launch of the first negotiation cluster in Ukraine\u2019s European …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":1383599,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[49,51,36415,36422,55,50,36572],"tags":[76,78,72926],"sources":[],"class_list":["post-1383592","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-en","category-europe-en","category-11473-news-en","category-11473-news-en-3","category-ukraine-en","category-svit-en","category-11473-ukraine-en-news-en-5","tag-glavnoe-en","tag-homepage-en","tag-ukraine-s-allies-aid"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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