Over the past six years, Slovak governments led by Vladimir Meciar have tried to forge a strong relationship between their country and Russia. While that policy is intended to position Slovakia as a gateway country between East and West, it has endangered Slovakia's economic independence and weakened its chances for membership in NATO and the […]

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