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Slovakia says it has given S-300 air defence system to Ukraine

Ukraine has appealed to Western nations for military assistance, including air defence equipment [File: Maxim Shemetov/Reuters]

Prime Minister Eduard Heger says Slovakia has given its S-300 air defence system to Ukraine to help it defend against Russian attacks.

In a post on Facebook on Friday, Heger said the donation of the Soviet-made anti-aircraft batteries did not mean that the European Union and NATO member had joined the conflict with Russia, which invaded neighbouring Ukraine on February 24.

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