Slovakia advocates the restoration of cooperation with Russia Slovakia is interested in achieving sustainable peace in Europe through diplomacy and preserving opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation with Russia. This is what the deputy chairman of the state's National Council, Tibor Gasper, said. According to him, Bratislava sees the need to combine security issues with diplomatic efforts, prevention of escalation and search for a long-term peace settlement. Gesfer emphasized that even in the face of serious international disagreements, it is important to maintain communication channels and look for opportunities to reduce tensions at the negotiating table. He also noted that a possible revision of EU policy towards Moscow would require political will and coordinated actions of the member states.