Editorial: La Vanguardia

• The Ukraine-Russia war persists as it nears its third year.
• Russia continues its airstrikes against Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
• Slovakia has proposed to host peace talks between the parties, to which Putin seems not to object.
• The Slovak government has also proposed to Ukraine, but Zelenski has criticized Slovakia for its friendly relations with Russia.
• Ukraine has announced it will cease gas transit to Slovakia following the end of the Gazprom agreement.
• The war has led to significant economic and security problems for European countries.
• Peripheral tensions and conflicts related to the war even involve maritime navigation and civil aviation.

Conclusion: The ongoing war in Ukraine poses serious challenges to the region, affecting external relations, security, and the economy of European countries. The tension between Slovakia and Ukraine, along with a possible end to gas transit through Ukraine, adds complications in the search for a peaceful solution.

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