Russia–Slovakia relations (Russian: Российско-словацкие отношения, Slovak: Rusko-slovenské vzťahy) date back to when diplomatic relations were established upon Slovakia gaining its independence on January 1, 1993.

3 days ago · BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Huge crowds gathered in dozens of cities and towns across Slovakia on Friday to mount vocal protests against the pro-Russian policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico.. The latest wave of anti-government rallies was fueled by Fico’s recent trip to Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a rare visit to the Kremlin by a European Union leader ...

Dec 23, 2024 · Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico has made a surprise visit to Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin - becoming only the third Western leader to meet the Russian president since the...

Jan 10, 2025 · Thousands of Slovaks have taken to the streets as protests against the pro-Russia policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico spread from Slovakia's capital to towns and cities across the country and abroad.

Mar 22, 2024 · When Russia’s invasion began, Slovakia’s liberal president threw her support behind Kyiv. Much has changed since then. This week’s televised debate among Slovakia’s nine presidential...

3 days ago · Protesters across the country on Friday chanted, “Resign, resign,” “Slovakia is Europe” and “Russian agent” with a crowd of 42,000 to 45,000 people reported in Freedom Square in the ...

Nov 24, 2023 · Slovakia’s new prime minister, Robert Fico, says he considers the war between Ukraine and Russia a frozen conflict that cannot be solved by sending arms to the Ukrainian armed forces.

Dec 22, 2024 · Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday hosted Slovakia’s prime minister, Robert Fico, in a rare visit to the Kremlin by an EU leader since Moscow's all-out invasion of Ukraine in February...

Dec 23, 2024 · Europe’s efforts to keep a united front against Russia over the war in Ukraine suffered a new blow with a surprise visit to Moscow by Robert Fico, the leader of Slovakia, for talks with...

Dec 17, 2024 · Slovakia’s stance towards Russia has shifted significantly in recent years, particularly following the 2023 parliamentary elections and the return of Robert Fico as Prime Minister. While it’s not accurate to label Slovakia as unequivocally “pro-Russia,” there have been notable changes in the country’s foreign policy and public sentiment: