Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has started a meeting with his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico.

The meeting between Shmyhal and Fico is taking place in Uzhhorod.

The Ukrainian PM noted on Telegram that the agenda includes bilateral relations between Ukraine and Slovakia and support for European initiatives. 

"We are counting on a constructive and practical dialogue," added Shmyhal.

Before the meeting with Shmyhal, Fico made a series of controversial statements. The Slovak PM particularly mentioned that Ukraine would have to cede part of its territory to Russia.

Earlier, when Russia launched a large-scale missile attack on Ukraine, including the city of Kyiv, Fico stated that life in the Ukrainian capital was "totally normal".

As a result of Russian strikes on Kyiv, apartments and cars have been damaged and 22 people have been injured, with one person in intensive care in a critical condition, among other things.