Fico, Russia and Slovakia

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 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.
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
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.
Mass Protests Erupt in Slovakia: Over 50 Cities Rally Against Pro-Russian Policies of PM Fico
Protests erupt in Slovakia against Prime Minister Fico's pro-Russian stance, with citizens rallying in 50 cities, including demonstrations abroad.
Slovak PM Fico rejects calls to quit amid growing protests
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico rejected protesters' calls for his resignation on Saturday after tens of thousands demonstrated against his government's policy shift closer to Russia.
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 that world events could consign them to the “history books”.
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 ...
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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Slovak opposition protests as PM Fico warns of coup
Tens of thousands of people throughout Slovakia are demonstrating against the government of Prime Minister Robert Fico, ...
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Tens of thousands protest in Slovakia over pro-Russia policies of populist leader Fico
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Thousands of protesters gather to oppose the policies of Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico in ...
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Prime Minister sends written message to Slovak Prime Minister
Bratislava: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani sent a ...
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Month after Ukraine halt, Slovakia now receives Russian gas via Türkiye
Slovakia on Thursday said the country is now receiving gas from Russia through Türkiye, a month after Ukraine halted flows ...
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The gunshots that changed Robert Fico
The first months of Fico's comeback were marked by the dismantling of law-enforcement institutions and radical changes to the ...