Russia–Slovakia relations

Russia–Slovakia relations

Russia
Slovakia

Russia–Slovakia relations (Russian: Российско-словацкие отношения) 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. Both countries are strongly opposed to the 2008 independence of Kosovo and have refused to recognize and establish diplomatic relations with Kosovo.

Unlike Czech Republic, which has some negative view over Russia due to the past, Slovakia is seemed to have better relations with Russia. In March 2018, Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova claimed that Slovakia was one of four countries most likely to have manufactured the Novichok agent used to poison Sergei Skripal and his daughter.[1]

See also

Slovak community & Czech community in Russia

Slovaks & Czechs in Russia
Total population
1,300
Regions with significant populations
Moscow
Languages

Slovak,

Russian, Czech, Roma
Religion
Eastern Orthodox Church, Roman Catholicism, Lutheranism and Judaism
Related ethnic groups
Russians, Slovaks, Czechs

References

  1. ↑ Russia spy poisoning: Czechs angrily reject Russia claims, BBC News, 17 March 2018, retrieved 18 March 2018



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