Tensions are rising between Slovakia and Ukraine. The Slovak Minister of Defense, Robert Kaliniak, stated that the situation on the front suggests that Ukraine may need to give up some of its territory.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia is open to a Slovakian proposal to host peace talks with Ukraine to end a conflict he said Russia was determined to bring to a conclusion.

Slovakia on Friday confirmed its readiness to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, despite Kyiv's accusation that it is playing into the hands of Russian President Vladimir Putin.