Slovakia, FICO and Russia

Mass protests against PM Fico’s pro-Russian turn continue across Slovakia
Mass protests in Slovakia against the left-right cabinet of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico continued with rallies under the slogan “Slovakia is Europe” held in more than 40 cities and towns across the country.
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.
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 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.
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.
Wave of Russian strikes kill at least 20 and injures dozens, Ukraine says
The US president says he will also consider tariffs on Moscow until a ceasefire and final peace deal with Ukraine reached.
Gas from Azerbaijan part of Ukraine transit talks, Slovakia's Fico says
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Friday the possibility of shipping Azerbaijani gas was part of discussions with the ...
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EU backs off call to explore reviving Russian gas for Slovakia
Slovakia's populist Prime Minister Robert Fico was threatening ... raised the remarkable prospect that the EU may support reviving the gas deal with Russia. Ukraine has unequivocally said it will ...
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Ukraine, Slovak politicians condemn MEP’s Russia comment
BRATISLAVA - The Ukrainian embassy in Bratislava has issued a strong protest over the “shameful statements” of Slovak MEP ...
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Why Some in Europe Still Clamour for Russian Gas
Europe has significantly reduced its reliance on Russian fossil fuels while accelerating its renewable energy transition, but ...
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Trump deepens NATO’s crisis of trust on sharing intel
Military alliance members already had trouble trusting each other with classified information. It’s just got worse.
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Slovakia’s very pacifist minister of defence
Some in Slovakia's government seem to think the best defence against a Russian attack would be to roll over and then hope the occupation eventually ends.
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EU's stance on Russian gas remains unchanged, says Ursula von der Leyen
The European Union continues its plan to phase out Russian gas to achieve energy independence, European Commission President ...