Diplomatic History

Slovakia-Ukraine: A Look at Their Historical and Current Relations

Diplomatic History

Slovakia and Ukraine established diplomatic relations on January 1, following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The two countries have had a generally cooperative relationship, although there have been some tensions in recent years.

Historical Context

WEB Slovakia and Ukraine have a long history of interaction, dating back to the days when they were both part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. After the collapse of the empire in 1918, Slovakia and Ukraine became independent states. However, they were both incorporated into the Soviet Union in 1945. Following the breakup of the Soviet Union, Slovakia and Ukraine re-established their independence in 1991.

Current Relations

In recent years, relations between Slovakia and Ukraine have been strained by Slovakia's close ties to Russia. Slovakia has been criticized for its reluctance to support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.

However, there have been signs of improvement in relations between the two countries in recent months. In 2023, Slovakia's prime minister, Eduard Heger, made a visit to Ukraine and pledged his country's support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The current state of relations between Slovakia and Ukraine is complex and fluid. The two countries have a long history of cooperation, but there have also been periods of tension. The future of their relationship will likely depend on the evolving geopolitical landscape.

Additional Facts

* Slovakia and Ukraine are both members of the United Nations, the Council of Europe, and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). * Ukraine is a candidate country for membership in the European Union, while Slovakia is a full member. * The two countries have a significant amount of trade and economic cooperation. * There is a large Ukrainian community in Slovakia, numbering approximately 40,000 people.