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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who will dine with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on August 25, will carry Russia's messages to the EU ahead of crucial meetings concerning the Union's future, the Russian press reports.

Russian commentators say the most important part of the meeting will be on the future of relations between Russia and the European Union. Slovakia holds the rotating presidency of the EU, and Bratislava will host an informal summit about the bloc’s future on September 16.

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