Russia, Slovakia and Robert FICO

Protests in Slovakia after Prime Minister Fico tilts towards Russia
Massive turnout in nationwide rallies, as Fico brandishes intel report alleging ‘coup d’etat’ in league with foreigners.
Tens of thousands protest across Slovakia against PM Robert Fico's stance on Russia
The latest wave of rallies was fuelled by Fico’s recent trip to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, a rare visit to the Kremlin by an EU leader since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. View on
Slovakia’s PM Fico rejects calls to quit, amid growing protests over Russia tilt
BRATISLAVA - Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico rejected protesters' calls for his resignation on Jan 25 after tens of thousands demonstrated against his government's policy shift closer to Russia.
Tens of Thousands Protest in Slovakia Over Pro-Russia Policies of Populist Leader Fico
Tens of thousands of people in Slovakia have gathered at squares and street across the country to voice their opposition to the pro-Russia policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico
Tens of thousands protest in Slovakia against PM Fico
Tens of thousands come onto the streets, as Robert Fico threatens to deport foreigners he says are fomenting a coup.
Thousands protest in Slovakia over pro-Russia policies of populist leader Fico
The latest wave of anti-government rallies was fuelled by Robert Fico’s recent trip to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Slovak protests build in rebuke of PM Fico's Russian tilt
Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in a central square in the Slovak capital on Friday, waving banners opposing Prime Minister Robert Fico's policy shift closer to Russia after tensions between the government and the opposition rose.
Angry Slovaks Ratchet Up Protests Against PM Fico's Pro-Russia Drive
Tens of thousands of people protested against the government across Slovakia Friday evening, as anger grows over nationalist Prime Minister Robert Fico's push for closer ties with Russia.
Slovak PM Fico accuses opposition of 'coup attempt' following protests and no-confidence motion
Slovakia's Moscow-friendly prime minister has faced accusations by the country's largest opposition party of trying to take the country out of the EU.
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Who loved Moscow more: Tucker Carlson or Slovakia’s far-right chief?
Tucker Carlson enjoyed his sit-down with Putin so much that he went to Moscow again in December, this time to interview ...
Slovakia's PM rejects offer to discuss gas transit in Kyiv, TASS cites Slovak MP
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has rejected a Ukrainian invitation to visit Kyiv this week to discuss gas transit deals, ...
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Türkiye may be only alternative for Slovakia after Ukraine gas halt
Türkiye could serve as a reliable alternative energy supplier for Slovakia as the central European country looks for ways to ...
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Fico’s rival pushes snap election as Slovak PM’s Moscow trip backfires
The no-confidence vote, if it succeeds, will trigger a snap election. According to a recent January poll, the liberal ...
Slovakia’s Fico Floats Zelenskiy Meeting to Resume Gas Flows
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to hold talks on resuming natural gas ...
Fico threatens to pull Slovakia out of EU and Nato
Slovakia’s pro-Russian prime minister has raised the prospect of his country leaving the European Union and Nato, arguing ...
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Ukraine can bring Azeri gas to Europe, Zelenskyy says
Comments came after angry complaints from Slovakia and Hungary over Kyiv’s refusal to renew transit of Russian gas.
Putin ‘open for talks’ with Trump over Ukraine war and calls for leaders to meet
Russian president also echoes new US president’s claim conflict in Ukraine could have been prevented had he been in White House in 2022 ...