Slovakia to provide Ukraine with additional military materiel worth nearly €4.5m

Slovakia is to provide Ukraine with additional military materiel worth €4.5m, Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď confirmed after today's Cabinet meeting (27 February 2022).

Defence Minister Naď clarified that the materiel includes air defence systems and anti-tank missiles, saying: “These are exactly the types of munitions the Ukrainian side has requested and we can supply them from the munitions depots of the Slovak Armed Forces.”

Slovakia is to provide the aid package following the conversation between Prime Minister Eduard Heger and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and between Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď and Ambassador of Ukraine to Slovakia HE Mr Yuri Mushka.

Defence Minister Naď emphasised: “It holds true that if we can help again, we will take responsible decisions, just as any friendly country should do to stop the aggressor that has invaded a country. Today, this is about the Ukrainian people fighting for their country and the future of the whole of Europe.”

Today, Prime Minister Eduard Heger appreciated the EU's coordinated approach, saying: “We are acting in line and in coordination with all EU Member States. Our unity and cohesion is very high. I want to repeat one issue – we want peace. This is the most important thing.”