Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico, a populist leader known for his pro-Russian stance and opposition to military aid for Ukraine, made his first public appearance since surviving an assassination attempt three weeks ago. Fico, who was shot in the abdomen while greeting supporters in Handlova, expressed his belief that the attack was politically motivated due to his contrarian views on Ukraine.
In a prerecorded speech posted online, Fico forgave his attacker and stated that he harbored no malice towards him. He emphasized that he planned no legal action against the assailant, whom authorities have not publicly identified. Fico's recovery progress has been positive, and he aims to return to work within a month.
