BEIJING, September 2. /TASS/. Ukraine’s NATO membership is unacceptable for Moscow as this runs counter to Russia’s security interests, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Putin noted that some Slovak companies continue operating on the Russia market, which is beneficial for Slovakia’s economy.
Fico, in turn, compared the European Union to a "toad on the bottom of a well," which sees nothing around it.
Putin also briefed Fico about his talks with US President Donald Trump in Alaska where they discussed potential options of how to ensure Ukraine’s security. A consensus on this matter is quite possible, according to the Russian leader.
TASS has compiled key statements by the Russian head of state.
