Fico, Slovakia and Russia

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.
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.
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.
‘New reality’ hailed as Slovak protests against pro-Russia Fico widen to small towns
More than 100,000 people hit the streets Friday across Slovakia and elsewhere in Europe to defend the country’s Western orientation.
Thousands gather in Slovakia to protest against PM’s pro-Russian policies
Robert Fico has said that Slovakia’s foreign policy orientation could involve leaving the European Union and Nato.
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
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.
Robert Fico, the Slovak leader who has made Ukraine his 'enemy'
The prime minister makes no secret of his closeness to Vladimir Putin's Russia rather than the European Union. This is much ...
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Fico’s coalition critically weakens as more MPs withdraw support – for now
BRATISLAVA - As the government of Prime Minister Robert Fico faces mass demonstrations over its pro-Russian policies, the ...
Slovak government teeters as more mass protests planned
"Smer has lost a lot of moderate support, so Fico is using extremist rhetoric and a pro-Russian stance to try to attract more ...
Slovakia's Fico to Discuss Gas Transit With European Commission on Thursday
(Reuters) - Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, who has sought the resumption of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, will ...
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Zelenskyy accuses Slovak premier of choosing Russia over West on gas supplies
This is his mistake. Everyone in Europe must think long-term and foster relationships that strengthen our nations,’ says ...