Slovakia to expand repair base for Ukrainian military equipment
Pravda Ukraine
Slovakia’s Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár has said that his country plans to expand the repair base for Ukrainian military equipment in Michalovce.
Source: Blanár at a meeting with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock published on Dennik N, as reported by European Pravda
Details: The diplomats discussed the war in Ukraine, migration and relations between their countries.
Blanár informed that Slovakia wants to expand the repair base for Ukrainian military equipment in Michalovce. Germany will fund the repair of equipment, while Slovakia will provide the premises.
Blanár said that despite the intention to expand the repair base, Slovakia will not continue to supply weapons to Kyiv.
Background:
- The repair shop located in the Slovak army’s military unit in Michalovce was launched in late 2022.
- Recently, Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico in Zakarpattia, after which Ukraine and Slovakia signed a total of four documents.
- The governments of Ukraine and Slovakia signed a joint declaration outlining the key areas of cooperation: strengthening political dialogue and building good neighbourly relations, as well as supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- After the meeting, the Prime Minister of Ukraine announced plans to launch a Kyiv – Bratislava train, which will also include cars bound for the Austrian capital, Vienna.
- Shmyhal also mentioned plans for the production of 155mm calibre shells in Slovakia.
- Additionally, Slovakia has allocated €500,000 for Ukraine’s energy needs.
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