Ukrainian Presidential Adviser Expects Fico to Convey Zelensky's Readiness for Talks to Putin

A senior adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky indicated that Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico may serve as an intermediary to convey Ukraine's readiness for negotiations to end the war with Russia during potential talks in Moscow. The adviser suggested that Fico could deliver a message from Zelensky to Russian President Vladimir Putin about Ukraine's willingness to engage in peace discussions. This development comes as Slovakia has maintained a more complex relationship with both sides of the conflict compared to other EU nations, with Prime Minister Fico having previously expressed positions that differ from the broader European consensus on Ukraine policy. The potential diplomatic channel represents a notable shift in how peace negotiations might be approached, with Slovakia potentially playing a mediating role between the warring parties.