Yesterday, the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Denis Shmygal, and the President of the Slovak Republic, Zuzana Caputova, discussed support for our country and European integration, reported the Government Portal.
Shmygal stressed that from the first days of the russian invasion, Slovakia was one of the leaders in supporting Ukraine in Europe and the world.
"We are grateful for Slovakia's much-needed military assistance and humanitarian assistance, which extends to almost every sphere," said the Prime Minister.
"Slovakia is one of Ukraine's most prominent advocates in the European Union. We appreciate the initiative to unite with our friends to promote Ukraine's EU candidate status. We are grateful for such support, "said the head of the Ukrainian government.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine also thanked Slovakia for supporting the 6th package of European Union sanctions against russia.
"I am convinced that it will help us win this war. Russia's budget is a budget for terrorism and crimes against humanity, and it must not be allowed to be filled with funds from European businesses and taxpayers. It is essential to weaken the terrorist budget to end the war as soon as possible, "said the Prime Minister.
Caputova, for her part, noted that Slovakia has recent experience with EU integration and will support Ukraine on this path.
The president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, also met with Chaputova. Among the main topics of the meeting were: defense and economic assistance to Ukraine, support for granting our country the status of a candidate for EU membership and strengthening sanctions against Russia.