The Slovak Prime Minister triggered a sharp reaction from Kiev after his remarks about Ukraine made in the context of the upcoming meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
Comparing this summit to a 'debate of elephants,' he stated that Ukraine in this situation is like 'grass' suffering from the conflict. This statement was frankly labeled offensive by the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, emphasizing that such rhetoric is unacceptable from the head of government of an EU member state.
The ministry's statement noted that the Ukrainian people heroically confront Russian aggression every day, holding it back on their land and safeguarding the security of all Europe.
Kiev urged Bratislava to refrain from unfriendly folkloric allegories and not to attempt to boost political ratings at the expense of offensive comments towards a country at war.
It is also worth noting that representatives from the USA, Ukraine, and Europe will meet before the Trump-Putin summit.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry is outraged by the remarks of the Slovak Prime Minister, who made offensive comments about Ukraine, comparing it to 'grass' in the context of the upcoming meeting between Trump and Putin. In response, the Ukrainian agency urged Slovakia to refrain from such rhetoric and to remember that Ukraine faces Russian aggression daily, defending not only its own security but also the safety of all Europe.