Fico: I see no reason for Slovakia to recognise Kosovo, we would return to Kfor

BRATISLAVA - In an exclusive interview for Tanjug, Slovak PM Robert Fico said on Thursday his country saw no reason to recognise the so-called Kosovo.

Fico said Slovakia was a small country adhering to the principle that small countries that did not resolve their problems by military means could rely only on international law.

"If we also have the courage to say that we see a violation of international law in the case of Ukraine, then we have the courage to say the same in the Kosovo case, too. That is why, if we remain on the platform of respect of international law and standards of how an independent state should emerge, you can rely on us in that case. We see no reason to recognise Kosovo," Fico said.

Asked if Slovakia was under pressure due to this stance, Fico responded that he had become accustomed to being criticised for bravely speaking his mind and...