Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who can already be described as very Russia-friendly, dares to break the following taboo. He officially accepted the invitation to the Moscow peace parade on Wednesday – and will soon travel to Moscow.
The government office in Bratislava announced on Wednesday that he had accepted an invitation to the World War commemoration on May 9, 2025. It would be the first trip of an official representative of the Slovak Republic to Russia since the attack on Ukraine in February 2022.
Fico has been ‘pro-Russian’ since taking office
The EU and NATO country Slovakia borders directly on Ukraine. Unlike Hungary, Slovakia has so far supported all aid to Ukraine decided by the EU, as well as all sanctions against Russia, without exception. In stark contrast, left-wing populist Fico repeatedly draws attention for his public criticism of the EU and NATO’s Ukraine policies.
He repeatedly called on the EU to broker peace instead of “prolonging the killing and destruction in Ukraine” through arms deliveries.
Phone conversation with Donald Trump
Also on Wednesday, the government office in Bratislava announced that Fico had spoken on the phone with newly elected US President Donald Trump. It was, among other things, about finding an exit scenario from the war.
Fico then wrote on Facebook: “I have expressed my belief that there are great expectations attached to him regarding the military conflict in Ukraine, not only in Slovakia but throughout Europe.”
Fico ends committed support to Ukraine
In terms of population, Slovakia was one of the most committed military supporters after the start of the Russian invasion of its neighbor. After returning to government in October 2023, Fico ended direct arms supplies from army stockpiles. However, the Slovak defense industry continues to produce military goods for Ukraine on a commercial basis.
Source: Krone
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