Robert Fico, the Slovak Prime Minister, met with Putin in the Kremlin to discuss issues related to Russian gas supplies, following a planned visit. This is their first personal meeting since 2016. The Kremlin spokesperson stated that no joint statement would be issued after the meeting. European leaders have been hesitant to visit Putin since the invasion of Ukraine, with Fico's views on the war significantly differing from most European leaders, having ceased military support to Ukraine and criticized sanctions against Russia. Teljes cikk (Telex.hu)