Prime Minister Janez Janša gave an exclusive interview to Planet TV, Nova24tv and Siol.net about the current situation in connection with the Russian Federation's military aggression against Ukraine and about some current domestic political issues.

Minister of the Interior Aleš Hojs has attended the extraordinary meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council in Brussles, convened by the French presidency. EU ministers of the interior met to discuss provision of humanitarian support to Ukraine, reception of refugees and the underlying aspects regarding the activation of the directive on temporary protection, management of the external borders, measures on visas and anticipation of hybrid threats.

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At its 4th regular session, the Slovenian National Security Council discussed the national security aspects of Russia's aggression against Ukraine. The SNSC members and invited guests were briefed on the current situation in Ukraine and on the international response to the aggression.

The Government of the Republic of Slovenia has concluded that, in 2022, the Republic of Slovenia will make a humanitarian contribution to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in the amount of EUR 100,000 to assist the people of Ukraine. The contribution will be provided from the budget of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia. Slovenia has already provided Ukraine with material assistance totalling EUR 163,000.

The Government of the Republic of Slovenia held an extraordinary session today, on Friday, 25 February, to discuss the current situation regarding the Russian military aggression in Ukraine.

Foreign Minister Anže Logar attended the extraordinary meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council (FAC), chaired by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell. The Council discussed the EU’s response to Russian aggression in Ukraine, which undermines the European security order.

Prime Minister Janez Janša attended a NATO virtual crisis meeting to discuss actions to be taken following Russia's attack on Ukraine.

Today, the highest-rated restaurants and recipients of special Gault & Millau Slovenia 2022 awards were revealed at the online event.

France has paid special tribute to the great Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik. The French postal service issued a series of four stamps depicting the architectural gems of Ljubljana: the Triple Bridge, St Nicholas Cathedral, Ljubljana Castle and Tivoli Park.

In Slovenia, Shrovetide begun on Fat Thursday and will end on Shrove Tuesday. The local authority in Cerknica was taken over by masked figures known as Butalci, and carnival characters known as Kurenti occupied Ptuj on Wednesday evening. There were nearly 800 of them.

Today, Prime Minister Janez Janša is attending an extraordinary European Council meeting in Brussels, called by the President of the European Council Charles Michel.

Slovenia condemns in the strongest terms the military aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine and supports Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs conducts regular coordination with EU member states and international partners. Slovenian citizens currently in Ukraine are advised to leave the country as quickly and safely as possible.

At today's press conference, Prime Minister Janez Janša spoke about the current events related to Russia's military aggression against Ukraine.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Ambassador of the Russian Federation Timur Eyvazov one more time.

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Prime Minister Janez Janša today tweeted that he had just finished a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal.

Today, Prime Minister Janez Janša met with the new US Ambassador to the Republic of Slovenia, Jamie Lindler Harpootlian.

Prime Minister Janez Janša and Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki wrote a letter on the issue of Ukranian European Perspective to the President of European Council Charles Michel and all members of the European Council.

Prime Minister Janez Janša today held a working meeting with the heads of competent institutions to assess foreign policy, security and cyber risks for Slovenia in light of Russia's aggressive moves towards Ukraine.