The Latest Breaking News from Robert Fico

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 611

As the war enters its 611th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Oct 27, 2023

Slovakia announces end of military aid to Ukraine

Slovakia's new populist Prime Minister Robert Fico said Thursday that his government was stopping military aid to Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 26, 2023

‘A technician of power’: Robert Fico, Slovakia’s veteran populist

Pro-Russia head of new coalition is seen as being inspired by nationalists such as Viktor Orbán and Donald Trump

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2023

As Russia’s war grinds on, is global support for Ukraine waning?

Experts say Kyiv is likely worried as Slovakia votes for a pro-Russia politician, Poland drops aid, and the US wavers.

Al Jazeera · Oct 4, 2023

In Slovakia, we share the fear of all Ukraine’s neighbours. So why are we turning back to Russia?

The election of the pro-Kremlin nationalist Robert Fico reveals a country in crisis – and one that young people like my sons will leave, says Slovakian writer Monika Kompaníková

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023

The Guardian view on Slovakia’s election: an ominous signal from central Europe

Editorial: Victory for a Putin-friendly populist has given Viktor Orbán an ally and the rest of Europe a problem

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023

Worry and concern follow pro-Kremlin candidate's victory in Slovakia election

Former prime minister Robert Fico campaigned as a left-wing populist, opposing continued military support for Ukraine and aligning with Russia against the United States.

WEKU · Oct 2, 2023

Slovakia’s pro-Russia former PM Robert Fico invited to form coalition

Three-time former prime minister, who promised to end military aid to Ukraine, expected to seek deal with two other parties

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2023

Will aid to Ukraine shrink after elections in Eastern Europe?

In Slovakia, a populist party that wants to stop military aid to Ukraine and is critical of the EU and Nato will be tasked with forming a new government after winning weekend elections. Meanwhile, Poland is about to go to the polls, with the opposition rallying hard to try and…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 2, 2023

Slovakia's president asks a populist ex-premier to form government after winning early election

Slovakia’s president has asked the leader of the winning party in the country’s parliamentary election to try to form a coalition government

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023