Slovakia Backs Ukraine’s EU Path After Zelenskyy–Fico Call

Phone Talks Between Ukraine’s President and Slovakia’s Prime Minister

According to ХВИЛЯ: On May 2, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico spoke by phone. Their discussion covered:

• bilateral relations;
• support for Ukraine’s European integration;
• the possibility of an in-person meeting in the near future.

Zelenskyy invited Fico to visit Kyiv, while Fico extended an invitation for Zelenskyy to come to Bratislava.

In a social media post, Zelenskyy noted it was significant to hear that Slovakia supports Ukraine’s membership in the European Union and is willing to share its own accession experience. The leaders’ teams will now coordinate a meeting schedule, signaling active dialogue between the two countries.

Ukraine’s Drive for European Integration

This phone call underscores Ukraine’s push to join European institutions and strengthen ties with Slovakia. Slovak backing for Ukraine’s EU aspirations matters because Central and Eastern European nations possess firsthand experience that could aid Ukraine on its path to Brussels. Future meetings between the two leaders may mark a key step in deepening cooperation between the states.

As Ukraine continues to strengthen its European ties, the recent discussions between Zelenskyy and Fico reflect a growing regional support for Ukraine's EU ambitions. This follows a similar dialogue where Zelenskyy engaged with Denmark regarding defense aid and a substantial EU financial package. For more insights on how Ukraine is securing international backing, read about the discussions on defense support and the €90 billion EU initiative here.