Slovak Defense Minister Robert Kalinak indicated that Ukraine might have to relinquish some of its territories to achieve peace with Russia, citing the realities on the ground nearly three years into the conflict. Kalinak emphasized the importance of ending the war swiftly, proposing mediation efforts and a ceasefire. Tensions have flared between Slovakia and Ukraine following Kyiv’s announcement to halt Russian gas transit, a move that Slovakia sees as economically damaging. Prime Minister Robert Fico has threatened to retaliate by ceasing energy exports to Ukraine.