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 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
Huge crowds have gathered in dozens of cities and towns across Slovakia to protest against the pro-Russian policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico. The latest wave of anti-government rallies was fuelled by Mr Fico’s recent trip to Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin,
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
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.
Slovak protests draw 100,000 denouncing pro-Putin tilt by Fico government
There will be more and more of us. Those who want to live in our little Slovakia, but in a civilized Europe,” said Eva Kulová, 84, who helped topple Communism.
Slovak PM Fico rejects calls for resignation amid mass protests over pro-Russia stance
Tens of thousands of people in Slovakia gathered at squares and street across the country on Friday to voice their opposition to the pro-Russia policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico.
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.
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: Thousands of people are protesting in Slovakia against Robert Fico's policies
Tens of thousands of Slovaks took to the streets on Friday to protest against the Euroskeptic and pro-Russian policies of Robert Fico’s government, which they accuse of steering the country toward an anti-democratic path.
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 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 PM’s meeting with von der Leyen axed amid Brussels air traffic control chaos
Robert Fico was due to discuss his gas transit dispute with Ukraine with EU leaders. A plane ferrying Slovak Prime Minister ...