Slovak PM Fico Asserts No Peace Deal Without Ukraine’s Consent

Following a phone call with President Zelensky, Robert Fico confirmed Slovakia’s support for Ukraine’s EU membership and emphasized that any peace agreement requires Kyiv’s approval. Make us preferred on Google Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico arrives for a family photo after a working session of the European Council and regional partners as part of an informal meeting in Nicosia on April 24, 2026. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP) Content Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Flip Make us preferred on Google Slovak prime minister Robert Fico stated on Facebook , on Saturday, May 2, that no peace agreement with the Russian Federation is possible without the consent of the Ukrainian side. The declaration followed a telephone conversation with President Volodymyr Zelensky , during which both leaders expressed interest in fostering friendly bilateral relations despite holding differing views on certain issues. Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . Fico reaffirmed that Slovakia supports Ukraine’s ambitions to join the European Union , noting that Bratislava wishes to see a stable and democratic Ukraine and is ready to share its own accession experience. The prime minister also announced plans to meet Zelensky personally at the upcoming European Political Community (EPC) summit in Yerevan on May 4 . Additionally, diplomatic teams are working to schedule mutual visits between Kyiv and Bratislava to continue intergovernmental cooperation. This diplomatic engagement follows a period of tension regarding energy supplies . In March 2026, the Slovak government backed a proposal to terminate emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine in response to a dispute over oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline. While Fico has previously criticized Western military aid and halted state-funded military assistance to Kyiv, his administration has allowed commercial arms sales to continue and has maintained a less hostile diplomatic stance toward Ukraine than neighboring Hungary . Other Topics of Interest Zelensky and Slovak PM Fico Discuss Plans for Upcoming Meeting Following a phone call, President Zelensky and Prime Minister Fico agreed to meet in Kyiv or Bratislava as Slovakia reaffirms its support for Ukraine’s EU membership. To suggest a correction or clarification, write to us here You can also highlight the text and press Ctrl + Enter Contact Us Please leave your suggestions or corrections here Cancel Send Kyiv Post Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization since 1995. Its international market reach of 97% outside of Ukraine makes it truly Ukraine’s Global – and most reliable – Voice.