Fico, Slovakia and Russia

Slovakia protesters call on Fico to resign over government’s pro-Russia policy shift
Tens of thousands of people gathered in dozens cities and towns across Slovakia as vocal protests against pro-Russian policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico intensified.
Thousands in Slovakia protest against what they say is PM Fico's pro-Russia stance
Fico's views on Russia have largely differed from the European mainstream. He ended Slovakia's military aid for Ukraine, criticised European Union sanctions on Russia and vowed to block Ukraine from joining NATO.
Slovakia’s Fico Faces Renewed Protests Against Pro-Russian Drift
Tens of thousands of Slovaks protested against Prime Minister Robert Fico’s government in more than 40 cities Friday, seeking to defend the country’s pro-European alignment.
Tens of thousands rally again in Slovakia against pro-Russian policies of premier Fico
Tens of thousands of people gathered in dozens cities and towns across Slovakia as vocal protests against pro-Russian policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico intensified (AP video shot by Stan
Protests continue in Slovakia against PM Fico’s pro-Russia stance
The weekly protests have come on the heels of a recent trip to Moscow by Fico, one of the few leaders of a European Union (EU) country to visit Russia since the beginning of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago.
Slovaks Protest for Second Time in Two Weeks Against PM Fico
Tens of thousands of Slovaks returned to a central square in the capital on Friday for the second large protest in two weeks, opposing what they see as a policy shift by Prime Minister Robert Fico aimed at moving closer to Russia.
Protesters in Slovakia demand PM Fico resign over Russia stance
Tens of thousands of people have once again taken to the streets in numerous cities across Slovakia under the slogan "Slovakia is Europe!" They accuse left-nationalist Prime Minister Robert Fico of taking a pro-Russian stance and lacking solidarity with Ukraine.
Slovak leader Fico congratulates Musk for gutting US aid agency
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico congratulated U.S. President Donald Trump's government efficiency adviser, Elon Musk, for ...
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Fico Commends Musk's Efforts to Dismantle USAID
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico applauds Elon Musk's initiatives to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development, blaming it for political interference in Slovakia. Fico, detailing his ...
I flew to Slovakia’s Primark and it was SO MUCH better – they had Tala gymwear dupes and it was even tidy for once
A WOMAN who went on holiday to Slovakia has urged others to follow her, but not for the tourist spots. Bekah, from Manchester ...
Slovakia bans Georgian volunteer, 9 others, from entry as Fico ramps up coup plot accusations
Slovakia on Friday banned a Georgian military volunteer who has been fighting in Ukraine and nine other people from entering ...
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Fico’s Letter to Musk slams USAID funding for NGOs
BRATISLAVA - Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has written a letter to Elon Musk complaining about the subsidies and grants that the USAID agency has provided to NGOs, media outlets, and specific ...
Gazprom Sends Gas to Slovakia Again, Bypassing Ukraine
Russia’s Gazprom PJSC started sending gas to Slovakia through the TurkStream pipeline, easing some supply concerns a month ...
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Slovakia erupts: Mass protests demand prime minister's exit
On Friday evening, mass anti-government protests took place in over 50 cities in Slovakia. In Bratislava, more than 40,000 ...
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Slovakia’s Fico again accuses Czech diplomats and media of interference
Fico made the comments directly to the Czech ambassador, which Czechia's prime minister described as "absurd".