On Friday, tens of thousands of people in Slovakia gathered in various locations across the country to express their opposition to the pro-Russia policies of Prime Minister Robert Fico. The latest wave of anti-government rallies was sparked by Fico's recent visit to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a move that drew criticism given the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
During the protests, demonstrators chanted slogans such as “Slovakia is not Russia, Slovakia is Europe” and “We have enough of Fico,” calling for a change in the country's foreign policy direction. The rallies took place in 28 locations, with participants voicing their discontent with Fico's statements suggesting a possible shift away from the European Union and NATO.
