Robert Fico, Russia and Slovakia

Tens of thousands protest in Slovakia over pro-Russia policies of populist leader Fico
Tens of thousands of people in Slovakia have gathered at squares and street across the country to voice their opposition to the pro-Russia policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Protests in Slovakia after Prime Minister Fico’s tilt towards Russia
Massive turnout in nationwide rallies, as Fico brandishes intel report alleging ‘coup d’etat’ in league with foreigners.
Slovak protests grow in rebuke of PM Fico's Russian tilt
By Radovan Stoklasa BRATISLAVA (Reuters) -Tens of thousands of protesters thronged a central square in the Slovak capital on Friday, waving banners opposing Prime Minister Robert Fico'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.
Massive Protests in Slovakia: Fico Stands Firm Amidst Calls for Resignation
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico faces massive protests as tens of thousands demand his resignation over the government's shift towards Russia. The protests, reminiscent of 2018 demonstrations, follow Fico's controversial meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin,
Slovak opposition protests as PM Fico warns of coup
Tens of thousands come onto the streets, as Robert Fico threatens to deport foreigners he says are fomenting a coup.
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. Around 60,000 protested in the capital Bratislava on Friday,
Protests against Fico’s pro-Kremlin turn intensify across Slovakia
The intensification of the pro-Kremlin turn of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico drew the largest crowd of demonstrators to the streets of the Slovak capital Bratislava since protests against Fico's Smer party-led cabinet began in late 2023 as fears arose that Fico’s changes in the country’s police,
Fico rejects resignation amid protests, early elections still on the table
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has announced that he will not resign amid ongoing protests. However, he has not ruled out the possibility of holding early elections in the country, according to Bloomberg and Dennik N.
Slovak Premier Fico says he won’t bow to popular pressure and quit
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s government is facing the threat of losing its majority in parliament after four coalition lawmakers refused to vote until their demands are addressed.
Zelensky backs Slovak protests as Fico criticizes opposition, organizers
"Bratislava is not Moscow, Slovakia is Europe," President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on X on Jan. 25, voicing support for protests against Slovakia's government. The demonstrations, held under the slogan "Slovakia is Europe,
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Hundreds of Slovak NGOs condemn Fico’s government
BRATISLAVA - More than 400 Slovak NGOs and civic associations have sharply criticised Prime Minister Robert Fico's government, expressing outrage at its approach to governance, its direction on ...
Slovak government plans security measures around protests, citing coup risks
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's administration plans measures to prevent long-running public protests from escalating ...
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Slovak Prime Minister Warns of Escalating Protests
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced plans for preventive measures as public protests risk escalating into ...
Slovak protests build as tens of thousands rebuke PM Fico's Russian tilt
BRATISLAVA (Reuters) -Tens of thousands of protesters thronged a central square in the Slovak capital on Friday, waving ...
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Fico’s coalition critically weakens as more MPs withdraw support – for now
BRATISLAVA - As the government of Prime Minister Robert Fico faces mass demonstrations over its pro-Russian policies, the ...