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War in Ukraine
Fico Fires Back at Zelensky for ‘Threatening’ Bosses Attending Moscow Victory Parade
Zelensky said on Saturday that Ukraine could not be held responsible for the safety of events on Russian territory during the holiday, including a military parade on Red Square.
May 5, 2025
Europe
Vučić to Attend May 9 Parade in Moscow Despite EU Warning
Serbian President Vučić confirmed he will attend Russia’s May 9 parade in Moscow, despite EU warnings that the visit could jeopardize Serbia’s path to EU membership.
April 17, 2025
Ukraine
Czechia, Slovakia – Industry Expands Ammo, Weapons Production
Czechia is the driving force behind the initiative to procure ammunition from non-EU countries for Ukraine – now its industry and that of its “other half,” Slovakia, have rolled up their sleeves too.
April 15, 2025
Propaganda
Slovakian Government Plans to Pump Money Into Pro-Kremlin Media, Report Says
Slovakia plans to fund two NGOs behind pro-Russian media outlets that had been blacklisted for spreading Kremlin-friendly propaganda, local media reported.
March 27, 2025
Europe
Slovaks Raise €5 Million to Buy Ammo for Ukrainians
Unlike the Slovakian government, many Slovaks oppose Russia and support Ukraine with protests against the Fico government and financial aid for Ukraine’s army.
March 11, 2025
Europe
UN Experts Decry Civic Space ‘Erosion’ in Slovakia
Since early January, tens of thousands of people have repeatedly protested in the capital Bratislava against nationalist Prime Minister Robert Fico
March 10, 2025
Top News
Robert Fico: From EU Advocate to Moscow Ally
Once a leader who championed Slovakia’s entry into the European Union, Fico has dramatically shifted toward a pro-Moscow stance, sparking widespread concern about the nation’s future.
March 9, 2025
Ukraine
Slovakia’s Fico Demands Ukraine to Transit Russian Gas, Threatens to Block EU Aid
In a Facebook update, the Slovakian head of state reiterated his opposition to Ukraine but agreed Europe’s need to bolster defense spending and capabilities.
March 2, 2025
Elon Musk
Fico’s Letter to Musk Slams USAID Funding for NGOs
The Slovak prime minister congratulated Musk on his appointment and the decisions he is making.
Feb. 11, 2025
Top News
More Protests in Slovakia Against PM’s pro-Russian Shift
Protesters called for Fico to resign with chants of “Resign, resign” and “Russian agent.”
Feb. 8, 2025
War in Ukraine
Slovaks Get Russian Gas Via Turkey
Ukraine, battling a Russian invasion since February 2022, stopped supplies to the West at the beginning of the year, dealing a blow to the heavily dependent Slovakia.
Feb. 6, 2025
Georgia
HUR Denies Slovak Allegations of Organizing Coup Through Georgian Legion
HUR urged European politicians to choose their words carefully, especially when making accusations against allied nations.
Feb. 1, 2025
Russia
Fico’s Coalition Critically Weakens as More MPs Withdraw Support – for Now
More than 30 Slovak cities were swept by nationwide protests as citizens demanded Fico’s government end its pro-Russian policies and reaffirm Slovakia’s alignment with the EU and NATO.
Jan. 27, 2025
Russia
Angry Slovaks Ratchet Up Protests Against PM Fico’s Pro-Russia Drive
In an open letter, several hundred psychiatrists and psychologists expressed concern about the current climate, calling on the 60-year-old prime minister to consider stepping down.
Jan. 25, 2025
Russia
Thousands Rally Against Slovakia Seeking Closer Russia Ties
Slovaks continue protests against the pro-Russian stance of Prime Minister Fico.
Jan. 11, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Attempts to Appease and Engage the Aggressor’ – Ukraine at War Update for Jan. 9
Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia kills more than a dozen civilians, injures 30; Kyiv infuriated as Slovakia sends another delegation to Moscow; Transnistria says it has less than a month of fuel left.
Jan. 9, 2025