- Category: National Policy Reports
Government officials talk about the possible deployment of Slovak troops to Ukraine as a diversion from national interests, but opinions in the opposition differ. The Democrats are strongly in favour of a potential peacekeeping mission, while the PS also favours the idea. However, they stress that they do not support sending troops into combat.
Written by Natalia Silenská | EURACTIV.sk
- Category: National Policy Reports
Russia committed the first crime of aggression against Ukraine back in 2014 by occupying Crimea, but holding Russia’s high-ranking officials accountable became one of the major priorities for Ukraine’s international policy after Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Written by Yana Sliemzina| Gwara Media
- Category: National Policy Reports
Last year, the Czech Republic donated to Ukraine over 1.5 million rounds of ammunition, Czechs contributed millions to humanitarian collections, and approximately €5.9 million from the state budget went to support Ukrainian refugees. But this level of aid may come to an end in the autumn as the country heads into elections, with polls predicting a victory for the opposition, which is less inclined to continue assistance to Ukraine.
Written by Aneta Zachová and Dávid Pásztor | EURACTIV.cz
- Category: Articles
Poland, Slovakia, and Czechia are generally supportive of EU enlargement, both eastward and southward toward the Western Balkans. However, politicians emphasise the importance of candidate countries meeting the necessary criteria. Ukraine acknowledges the long road ahead but asserts that every step toward EU membership is a step further from Russia’s sphere of influence.
By Aleksandra Krzysztoszek (EURACTIV.pl), Ondřej Plevák (EURACTIV.cz), Natália Silenská (EURACTIV.sk) and Yana Sliemzina (Gwara Media)
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