British Telegraph Describes Slovak Defense Minister as Putin Defender, Says Opposition Party

The British newspaper The Telegraph has characterized Slovak Defense Minister Jaroslava Saková as a politician defending Vladimir Putin, according to the Christian Democratic Movement (KDH), a center-right opposition party in Slovakia. The criticism appears to stem from Saková's presence at a meeting on Hainan Island, which has become a primary point of contention directed at the British trade minister. The incident highlights ongoing tensions over Slovakia's foreign policy stance under the current government led by Prime Minister Robert Fico's Smer-SD party, which has taken a more accommodating approach toward Russia since returning to power.