More details Peter Pellegrini, the President of Slovakia, has been making headlines with statements affecting Ukraine and the broader Eastern European region. He has voiced expectations for Ukraine to resume the Russian gas transit, seeing it as a gesture of gratitude. This has influenced his decision-making about official visits to Ukraine. Furthermore, Pellegrini has commented on the war in Ukraine, suggesting that the nation might need to accept territorial losses to achieve peace. On the diplomatic front, Slovakia, under Pellegrini's leadership, continues to navigate complex EU relations, opting not to boycott Hungary's EU presidency and preparing to support Ukraine with electricity supplies during critical periods. However, tensions linger with threats of reciprocal measures against Ukraine due to halted oil transits. Pellegrini's positions highlight the interconnected challenges in regional politics, security, and energy dependencies.
