Zelenskiy, Fico discuss Ukraine's EU accession
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Zelenskiy, Fico discuss Ukraine's EU accession

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Posted on May 2, 2026

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· Last updated: May 2, 2026

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Zelenskiy, Fico Hold Talks on Ukraine’s European Union Accession Support

Discussion on Ukraine's EU Membership and Bilateral Relations

Overview of the Conversation

KYIV, May 2 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he discussed Ukraine's accession to the European Union with Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico in a conversation on Saturday.

Support from Slovakia

"We need strong relations between our countries, and both of us are interested in this. It was important to hear that Slovakia supports Ukraine’s membership in the European Union and is ready to share its experience of accession," he said on X.

Future Meetings and Cooperation

A possible meeting of the leaders in the near future was discussed, Zelenskiy added.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Yuliia Dysa, Editing by William Maclean)

Key Takeaways

  • Slovakia, under Fico, expressed support for Ukraine’s EU accession and willingness to share its accession experience despite earlier energy tensions (ukrinform.net).
  • Earlier disputes included Slovakia halting emergency power over Ukraine’s failure to restore Druzhba pipeline oil transit, with Fico warning this could affect EU support (euronews.com).
  • EU-level context: accession talks are progressing after the Cyprus summit, where EU leaders opened negotiation clusters, though no fixed entry date yet; many member states remain cautious (bloomberg.com).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did Zelenskiy and Fico discuss?
They discussed Ukraine's accession to the European Union and strengthening relations between their countries.
Does Slovakia support Ukraine's EU membership?
Yes, Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico expressed support for Ukraine’s membership in the European Union.
What experience will Slovakia share with Ukraine?
Slovakia is ready to share its experience of accession to the European Union with Ukraine.
Is there a possible meeting planned between the leaders?
A possible meeting between the Ukrainian and Slovak leaders in the near future was discussed.

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