Slovakia Condemns Russian Strike on Ukrainian City of Sloviansk

Slovakia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Russian missile and drone attacks on civilians following a strike on the Ukrainian city of Sloviansk. The attack was part of continued mutual strikes between Russia and Ukraine on Friday, resulting in casualties on both sides. Bratislava's condemnation reflects Slovakia's official position of opposing attacks targeting civilian populations, even as the country's government, led by Prime Minister Robert Fico's Smer-SD party, has at times taken a more ambiguous stance on the broader conflict compared to other EU member states. Ukraine and Russia both carried out further strikes on Friday, underscoring the ongoing intensity of the war now in its third year.