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.
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
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
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.
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.

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