Russia–Slovakia relations

Russia–Slovakia relations (Russian: Российско-словацкие отношения, Slovak: Rusko-slovenské vzťahy) date back to when diplomatic relations were established upon Slovakia gaining its independence on January 1, 1993. Russia opened its embassy in Bratislava in 1993. Slovakia also has an embassy in Moscow. Unlike Slovakia's neighbour and close ally Czech Republic, which has some negative view over Russia due to the past, Slovakia tends to have better relations with Russia.[1][2][3][4]

Russia–Slovakia relations
Map indicating locations of Russia and Slovakia

Russia
Slovakia

2022 Invasion of Ukraine

After the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine started, Slovakia, as one of the EU countries, imposed sanctions on Russia, and Russia added all EU countries to the list of "unfriendly nations".[5]

Slovakia joined other countries in spring 2022 in declaring a number of Russian diplomats persona non grata.

On 16 February 2023, Slovakia's parliament defined the Putin regime as "terrorist" and formally designated Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism.[6]

Slovak community & Czech community in Russia
Slovaks & Czechs in Russia
Total population
1,300
Regions with significant populations
Moscow
Languages
Slovak, Russian, Czech, Roma
Religion
Eastern Orthodox Church, Roman Catholicism, Lutheranism and Judaism
Related ethnic groups
Russians, Slovaks, Czechs

References
  1. Kalan, Dariusz; Vass, Ágnes (27 April 2015), Big Gestures, Small Actions: Paradoxes of Slovakia's Policy towards Russia (PDF), The Polish Institute of International Affairs, retrieved 11 March 2021
  2. Machajdík, Matúš (25 December 2017), What's the future of Russian-Slovak relations? (webpage), Duel Amical, retrieved 11 March 2021
  3. Kalan, Dariusz (26 June 2018), Why Is Slovakia, a Proud EU and NATO Member, Drifting Toward Russia? (webpage), World Politics Review, retrieved 11 March 2021
  4. Mesežnikov, Grigorij (31 March 2020), A Friend Lost? (webpage), Visegrad Insight, retrieved 11 March 2021
  5. Lee, Michael (8 March 2020). "Here are the nations on Russia's 'unfriendly countries' list". CTV News.
  6. RFE/RL. "Slovak Parliament Designates Russia A State Sponsor Of Terrorism". RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty. Retrieved 2023-02-16.


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