Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico claimed on Monday that some EU and NATO member states are considering sending troops to Ukraine. Since he was elected last October, Fico has made remarks that have soured ties between Slovakia and Ukraine. He did not provide any source for his remarks, saying he was not authorized to go into details. Fico spoke ahead of a meeting of EU leaders in Paris, organized by French President Emmanuel Macron, aimed at strengthening Western support for Ukraine. Fico described the gathering as a “combat meeting.” He has previously questioned Ukraine’s sovereignty and called for a compromise with Russia. The day after he was sworn into office in October, Fico announced a halt to all Slovakian military aid to Ukraine. Fico stated that the EU should change from an arms supplier to a peacemaker.
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