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
Slovakians protest PM Fico over govt pro-Russia policy shift
Huge crowds gathered in dozens of cities and towns across Slovakia on Friday to mount vocal protests against the pro-Russian policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico. The latest wave of anti-government rallies was fueled by Fico’s recent trip to Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a rare visit to the Kremlin by a European Union leader since Moscow’s all-out invasion of Ukraine began on Feb. 24, 2022.
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 radical voters, of which there are a fair number in Slovakia," Radoslav Stefancik, a political scientist at the University of Economics in Bratislava, told DW.
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.
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 erupts: Mass protests demand Fico's resignation
On Friday evening, mass anti-government protests occurred in over 50 cities in Slovakia. In Bratislava, more than 40,000 people gathered, and across the country, the total number of participants was about 100,
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.
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.
Slovakia erupts: Mass protests demand prime minister's exit
On Friday evening, mass anti-government protests took place in over 50 cities in Slovakia. In Bratislava, more than 40,000 people gathered, and across the country approximately 100,000 demonstrated. The protesters demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Robert Fico.
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