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Russia–Slovakia relations

Russia–Slovakia relations

Bilateral relations

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.[1][2][3][4]

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2022 Invasion of Ukraine

After the 2022 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".[5]

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.[6]

On 2 October 2023, Slovakia recognized reapprochement 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.

Trade

In 2021 Russia exported $6.05 billion of goods to Slovakia with natural gas being the main product. Slovakia exports were $1.98 billion with cars being the main product. Between 1995 and 2021 Russian exports have risen by an average of 8.14% p.a. whereas Slovakian exports rose by 7.19% p.a. on average.[7]

Slovakia is making plans on disconnecting from Russia's energy exports in accordance with EU decisions and sanctions following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.

See also

References

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    Kalan, Dariusz; Vass, Ágnes (27 April 2015), Big Gestures, Small Actions: Paradoxes of Slovakia's Policy towards Russia (PDF), The Polish Institute of International Affairs, retrieved 11 March 2021
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    Machajdík, Matúš (25 December 2017), What's the future of Russian-Slovak relations? (webpage), Duel Amical, retrieved 11 March 2021
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    Kalan, Dariusz (26 June 2018), Why Is Slovakia, a Proud EU and NATO Member, Drifting Toward Russia? (webpage), World Politics Review, retrieved 11 March 2021
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    Mesežnikov, Grigorij (31 March 2020), A Friend Lost? (webpage), Visegrad Insight, retrieved 11 March 2021
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    Lee, Michael (8 March 2020). "Here are the nations on Russia's 'unfriendly countries' list". CTV News.
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    RFE/RL. "Slovak Parliament Designates Russia A State Sponsor Of Terrorism". RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
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    "Russia/Slovakia". January 2022.


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