Discussion between Putin and Fico in the Kremlin has concluded
Vladimir Putin Holds Lengthy Meeting with Slovak Prime Minister in Moscow
In the heart of Moscow, a tense yet cordial conversation transpired between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, lasting nearly an hour. Our reliable sources report this development.
Fico's visit to Moscow, kicking off on May 8, was primarily to participate in the Victory Day celebrations. On Friday, he and other global leaders joined the parade on Red Square.
Before the official meeting, Fico voiced his displeasure over a hiccup in his travel plans. Estonia, it seemed, had refused to grant the Slovak special aircraft passage over its territory. Consequently, a detour was necessary. Fico considered this move a deliberate attempt to mar his visit to Russia, an allegation supported by Slovak newspaper Pravda, which also reported similar stances from Latvia and Lithuania[1][2].
Apparently, Hungary, Romania, and Georgia granted permission for the Slovak special aircraft to traverse their airspace instead[5]. The Estonian government's decision, aligning with that of the other Baltic states, was perceived as part of a broader political maneuver to bar leaders attending the May 9 festivities in Moscow[3][5].
In response, Slovakia raised concerns about the EU aviation regulations being violated by the Baltic states[3]. Nevertheless, the united front displayed by the Baltic countries suggests a calculated approach to control airspace access for political reasons[4][5].
- Despite facing a detour due to Estonia's refusal to allow flight passage, Slovakia's special aircraft was permitted to fly over Hungary, Romania, and Georgia.
- Moscow, where the lengthy meeting occurred, was not only the venue for the conversation between President Putin and Fico, but also the location for Fico's participation in the Victory Day celebrations.
- The special meeting between Putin and Fico, a key general-news story, was followed closely by prominent news outlets, with Pravda reporting Fico's allegations of deliberate attempts to mar his visit to Russia.
- Amidst the Fico-Putin meeting, the Fico-led Slovak government voiced concerns about EU aviation regulations being potentially violated by the Baltic states, a matter that has gained significant interest in the realm of politics.
