As explained by Robert fico imposed special restrictive measures do not affect the direction of Russian policy.

"Sanctions hurt the EU and Russia, and they help US. I do not accept them, but at the same time I don't want to break EU unity on this issue", — said the Prime Minister in the appeal.

Earlier the Minister of economic development Alexei Ulyukayev after talks with members of the government of Slovakia said that Bratislava will not cancel sanctions against Russia in solidarity with Brussels. However, as reported by the Minister, the Slovak colleagues have raised the issue that they consider ineffective and futile sanctions regime."

For the removal of restrictive measures in relations with Russia has supported the government of Hungary, Cyprus, Greece and Italy.