Slovakias Russian-Friendly PM Makes Unexpected Ukraine Trip

Slovakia vs. Ukraine Underway

WEB Slovakia vs. Ukraine is the first of three European Championship matches scheduled for today. That means it gets underway at 3 pm local.

Slovakia-Ukraine Relations

Slovakia and Ukraine established diplomatic relations on January 1. WEB Slovakia has won just two of their eight meetings with Ukraine in all competitions D3 L3 though one of those was a 4-1 victory in the most recent.

Slovakia's Russia-friendly prime minister has made an unexpected U-turn on Ukraine, pledging support on his first trip to the war-torn country.

Russia's Reaction

Russia has threatened to destroy any fighter jets given to Ukraine by its allies. Two allies have promised planes.