The Slovak Nationwide Get together has demanded that Prime Minister Robert Fico instantly apologize for supporting a UN decision condemning Russia’s aggression towards Ukraine, Czech information outlet Denik N reported on Feb. 25.
The UN Common Meeting accredited a Ukrainian decision on Feb. 24 condemning Russia's full-scale invasion, with 93 nations voting in favor and 18 towards.
The decision, drafted by Kyiv and supported by all EU states besides Hungary, reaffirms Ukraine's territorial integrity. It explicitly names Russia because the aggressor.
The Slovak Nationwide Get together said that an investigation ought to decide who licensed the Slovak consultant on the UN to vote on this method.
The occasion additionally emphasised that Slovakia should uphold a constant stance, and insisted that its representatives in worldwide establishments shouldn’t vote towards the insurance policies set by Fico’s authorities and backed by the Slovak Nationwide Get together.
"It can be crucial that the Slovak Republic maintains its place and a transparent stance, as Hungary, led by Viktor Orban, does,” the assertion stated.
“If the federal government declares one thing, it’s unthinkable that our representatives in worldwide establishments would vote opposite to the coverage advocated by the federal government led by Robert Fico with the assist of the Slovak Nationwide Get together.”
Fico gained Slovakia's parliamentary elections in September 2023. It’s his fourth time on the helm of the Slovak authorities.
Earlier than Fico's return to energy, Slovakia had been a staunch supporter of Ukraine. It was the primary nation to ship Kyiv fighter jets after the full-scale invasion and a dependable provider of army support.
Fico's authorities initiated a stark coverage reversal, halting weapons deliveries to Ukraine and adopting rhetoric blaming the West for Russia's struggle.
The Kyiv IndependentDaria Shulzhenko
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