Slovakia's Prime Minister, Robert Fico, has offered to host negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, aiming to facilitate a peace agreement. Putin expressed a positive response to the offer, stating that if the time is right, he would consider it. Fico has been a vocal critic of the EU's support for Ukraine and has pledged to prevent Zelensky from joining the bloc. Slovakia's foreign minister described Putin's comments as a positive signal and emphasized Slovakia's commitment to peace.
Putin said the conversations with Fico were positive as he vowed to look to end the war if the time is right for him and
He said Fico made it clear he would "be happy to provide their country" to Russia and Ukraine so an agreement could be struck. Slovak foreign minister Juraj Blanar described Putin's comments as a "positive signal" that hinted towards him being open to end the war. Ukraine is yet to respond to Slovakia's offer but President Zelensky has repeatedly criticised Fico's country.
Plans detailed last month suggest the US will look to keep both sides happy with a deal that freezes the conflict exactly where it currently sits.
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