The President of Slovakia called Fico's words about neutrality his personal opinion.

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini called the words of the country's Prime Minister Robert Fico about a neutral status suitable for Slovakia his personal opinion. This was reported on June 17 by the Actuality portal.

"I consider this statement to be his personal opinion <...> a provocative idea, in which Mr. Prime Minister is an expert," Pellegrini told reporters.

He also noted that Bratislava would insist that the increase in defense spending be gradual for 10 years or more.

Earlier, Fico said that a neutral status would be beneficial for his country in the current geopolitical situation."Газета.Ru ".

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On June 5, the National Council of the Slovak Republic adopted a resolution rejecting support for new anti-Russian sanctions. The initiative was supported by 51 of the 76 deputies present.

Later, on June 8, Fico stated that he supported the adoption by the Parliament of the Republic of a resolution against anti-Russian sanctions. In addition, Fico mentioned the "misconception" about the increase in defense spending.