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Slovakia aims to protect its national interests while enhancing cooperation with Russia in non-sanctioned areas, as stated by Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár after meeting with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov. The discussions focused on energy supplies and resuming cooperation halted due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Slovakia continues to import oil and gas from Russia, despite EU plans to phase out Russian gas by 2027. Blanár emphasized the challenges of replacing Russia in energy supply stability, highlighting the global energy trade context. He reaffirmed Slovakia's commitment to EU and NATO rules while seeking national interest opportunities.