**Slovakia Summons Ukrainian Ambassador**
The Slovak Foreign Ministry called in the Ukrainian ambassador on January 29. This was a reaction to criticism from Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky.
**Tensions Between Slovakia and Ukraine**
There are growing tensions between Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico and President Zelensky. In his recent comments, Fico called Zelensky “the enemy” of Slovakia. This led to a strong response from the Ukrainian president.
**Ukraine’s Response**
President Zelensky said that many European countries have chosen to preserve their independence and sovereignty. However, Fico has chosen to work with Russia instead of other partners who can supply gas on commercial terms.
**Slovak Ministry’s Protest**
The Slovak Foreign Ministry delivered a strong protest against Ukraine’s statements. They said these comments were interference in the internal affairs of Slovakia.
**No Comment from Ukraine Yet**
Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry has not yet commented on this move by Slovakia.
**Background**
This tension comes as Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s power grid have caused an energy crisis. Prime Minister Fico has threatened to limit aid to Ukrainians and cut off electricity supplies. This has sparked outrage both at home and abroad.
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