Russia–Slovakia relations
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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] Both countries are opposed to and do not recognise the independence of Kosovo and both Slovakia and Russia have refused to establish diplomatic relations with the republic.
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]
See also[edit]
Slovak community & Czech community in Russia[edit]
| Total population | |
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| 1,300 | |
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| Moscow | |
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| Slovak, Russian, Czech, Roma | |
| Religion | |
| Eastern Orthodox Church, Roman Catholicism, Lutheranism and Judaism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Russians, Slovaks, Czechs |
References[edit]
- ^ 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
- ^ Machajdík, Matúš (25 December 2017), What's the future of Russian-Slovak relations? (webpage), Duel Amical, retrieved 11 March 2021
- ^ 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
- ^ Mesežnikov, Grigorij (31 March 2020), A Friend Lost? (webpage), Visegrad Insight, retrieved 11 March 2021
- ^ Lee, Michael (8 March 2020). "Here are the nations on Russia's 'unfriendly countries' list". CTV News.
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