Slovakia wishes for a gradual standardization of relations between European Union member countries and Russia, says the Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico. He stated that Ukraine could follow its sovereign path without external pressure. Fico mentioned that if Ukraine sees itself in the EU, it should be given that chance if it fulfills the conditions, and Slovakia would be happy to help. In a somewhat cynical statement, Fico also mentioned that Russia needs security guarantees but did not specify what he meant exactly. Normalization of relations with Russia Fico believes that there is a n…