The proposal of Russian President Vladimir Putin preferred to the proposed so -called. A coalition of willing direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul can According to representatives of the coalition, the Russian concern for the continuation of the armament of Ukraine. The opposition representatives are convinced that the Kremlin’s attitude only confirms the lack of interest of the Russian president in real stopping. They spoke on the Sunday discussion session of the QUESTS by 5 minutes 12.
Ján Ferenčák (Voice-SD), Chairman of the National Council Committee (NR) of the Slovak Republic for European Affairs (Voice-SD) pointed out the dynamic development of the search for roads for negotiations on the end of the war; Coalitions willing for a 30-day ceasefire and Putin’s initiative for direct negotiations of both countries in Istanbul.
“Putin expressed his concern that the ceasefire would provide time to re -arm Ukraine, probably not reflecting on the call for a ceasefire, but proposed direct negotiations. Even so it is important that they sit behind the table just Ukraine and Russia, they must agree on a ceasefire“He pointed out. The Chairman of the Foreign Committee of the National Council of the Slovak Republic Marián Kéry (Smer-SD) considers it a positive thing that Putin proposed direct negotiations despite his previous negative attitude to the legitimacy of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Greenský.
Former Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic Ivan Korčok (PS), on the other hand, does not see a real chance to significantly move on the issue of a peaceful solution. “The objectives of Putin’s regime have not changed, which is to destroy the sovereign Ukraine and the entire European security architecture,“He stressed. He considers Putin’s current designs to be a” smoke curtain “to continue the military conflict.
Michal Šipoš, chairman of the Group of the Movement of Slovakia, agrees with it. “I’m afraid we’re about as close as we were at the beginning, ” He declared that Putin could not be trusted.
Representatives of the coalition and opposition did not agree on the evaluation of the Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) to Moscow to celebrate the end of World War II. While the opposition repeats that it is a shame that discredit Slovakia in the eyes of partners in the EU and NATO, coalition politicians emphasize respect for the victims of the Red Army, which played a key role in the liberation of the territory of contemporary Slovakia.
At the same time, Ferenčák admitted that he would not personally go to Moscow. Kery, on the other hand, objected to the statements of ministers from the voice that Fico’s visit would be rather a party event.
The discussers returned to the election of the new Pope. They agreed that the lion XIV. It has the potential to continue the mission of his predecessor Francis. They expect that even the new Holy Father will be a symbol of modesty and humility, a strong voice drawing attention to social inequality and authority calling on peaceful solutions to conflicts. They believe that the new pontifical will also continue with Francis’ efforts so that people can find strong spiritual support in the church in a time of huge changes and turbulences of the contemporary world.
