Slovak PM Fico calls Putin meeting 'very good'

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has characterized his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow as "very good," according to TASS. Fico attended Russia's Victory Day celebrations on May 9 before meeting with Putin. The Slovak leader's positive framing of the encounter signals willingness to maintain engagement with Moscow despite European Union pressure to distance from Russia. Fico stated he expects the meeting will draw significant attention from Slovakia's EU partners, reflecting ongoing divisions within the EU over Russia policy.