Bangladesh, Jan. 12 -- Slovakia has formally ruled out any military or financial involvement in the Ukraine conflict, marking another visible fracture within the European Unions collective response to the war with Russia. Senior officials in Bratislava confirmed the position following the presentation of a new governance roadmap, underscoring the countrys intent to prioritize national stability, energy security, and economic resilience over deeper engagement in the conflict.

The policy was announced at a joint press conference on January 11 by President Peter Pellegrini, Parliamentary Chair Richard Rasi, and Prime Minister Robert Fico-the three most senior figures in Slovak politics and leaders representing the coalition parties currentl...