Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ukraine has hit out at a senior minister in Slovakia’s government after he called for Russia to be forgiven “for everything”.

Although Vladimir Putin started Russia’s war against Ukraine more than three years ago with a barbaric invasion, Slovak foreign minister Juraj Blanar told broadcasters over the weekend it was time for the west to focus on “diplomacy” with Moscow.

Blanar suggested the war could not be resolved militarily, and suggested: “Let us return to respect for international law and seek ways to communicate with the Russian Federation.”

The minister called for a return to “diplomatic means”, claiming the West has to find a means to co-operate with Russia.

He added: “And perhaps even forgive........

© HuffPost