Slovakia's Foreign Minister, Juraj Blanár, has indicated a cautious approach to commemorating the anniversary of the 1968 Prague Spring invasion. This follows a meeting with Russia’s Minister of Science and Higher Education, Valeriy Falkov, concerning upcoming intergovernmental commission talks. The discussion focused on economic and scientific cooperation between Slovakia and Russia, suggesting a prioritization of maintaining relations. This signals the government's intent to navigate the sensitive anniversary without provoking the Kremlin. Critics suggest the meeting and rhetoric indicate an attempt to downplay Russia’s role in the historical events. The move raises questions about how the Slovak government will acknowledge the significance of August 21st without explicitly mentioning Moscow’s involvement. The anniversary is a historically sensitive date, marking Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia.