Slovak PM Fico holds talks with Putin during surprise Russia trip
Briefly

Fico emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict, stating there is no military solution, which has garnered criticism from some EU leaders.
During his visit, Fico communicated with top EU officials, noting that he was acting in Slovakia's interest while addressing concerns from Ukrainian President Zelenskyy regarding gas transit.
Fico highlighted the urgency of maintaining Russian gas supplies to Slovakia, mentioning the potential impacts of the Ukrainian opposition to gas transits on Slovakia’s energy security.
He confirmed Slovakia's short-term agreement for gas from Azerbaijan and a deal for U.S. LNG, indicating a shift in energy sourcing amid uncertainties with Russian supplies.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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