Slovakia, FICO and Russia

Slovakian crowds continue protest against pro-Russian policies of populist premier Robert Fico
Thousands of people have taken to the streets across Slovakia again to voice their opposition to populist Prime Minister Robert Fico and his pro-Russian policies
Protests against PM Fico's pro-Russian policy held in Slovakia – photo
Large numbers of people across Slovakia have again taken part in protests against the pro-Russian policies of Prime Minister Robert Fico. Source: AP, as reported by European Pravda Details: Organisers of the protests said crowds gathered in more than 40 cities across the country and abroad.
Thousands of Slovaks stage protests against the Russia-friendly government
Regular protests erupted after Fico visited Moscow to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in late December, a rare visit to the Kremlin by a European Union leader since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Protests Against Fico And Ties With Russia Flare Up Again In Slovakia
Mass protests have once again erupted in Slovakia, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Robert Fico due to his pro-Russian policies. Participants in the rallies expressed their support for Ukraine and Slovakia’s European orientation, reported the Slovak news portal Aktuality on Friday, March 7.
'Slovakia is Europe' — thousands of protestors take to the streets against Fico's pro-Kremlin agenda
Thousands of protestors gathered on March 7 in more than 40 cities across Slovakia targeting the government of Prime Minister Robert Fico, Slovak media Aktuality reported.
Thousands of Slovaks protest against populist PM Robert Fico and his pro-Russian policies
Thousands of Slovaks protest against populist PM Robert Fico and his pro-Russian policies Thousands of Slovaks took to the streets to take part in regular protest pro-Russian policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico.
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