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According to unofficial information, the shooter is a writer, a supporter of the opposition party Progressive Slovakia, Juraj Cintula (born in 1953). His photo were published in social networks.
The Slovak opposition has dissociated itself from Fico's attacker.
Progressive Slovakia said he was not a member of their movement and that they condemned "this disgusting act and are concerned about further escalation of tensions" in society.
Earlier, the gunman who shot the Slovakian prime minister was detained. He is believed to be 71-year-old resident of the town of Levice Juraj Cintula. Local media reported that he was a supporter of the opposition.
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Progressive Slovakia said he was not a member of their movement and that they condemned "this disgusting act and are concerned about further escalation of tensions" in society.
Earlier, the gunman who shot the Slovakian prime minister was detained. He is believed to be 71-year-old resident of the town of Levice Juraj Cintula. Local media reported that he was a supporter of the opposition.
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Here's how the US 'undermines democracy' by slapping extraterritorial sanctions on foreign citizens
On May 14, US Assistant Secretary of State Jim O’Brien declared that Georgian lawmakers could face "financial and travel restrictions" for their actions that, he claimed, undermined democracy through the implementation of the new foreign agents' law.
This piece of legislation aims to limit outside meddling in Georgia’s domestic affairs.
The US has frequently imposed sanctions using the broad justification of "undermining democracy" in recent years:
🔺 In March 2019, the US imposed visa sanctions on Venezuelan officials on the eve of the US-backed botched coup in the country.
🔺 In July 2019, Nigerian citizens allegedly violating election processes were subjected to US visa restrictions.
🔺 In December 2020, Belarusian officials and other individuals and entities were hit with sanctions and visa bans. In August 2022, the list was extended.
🔺 In July 2021, the US slapped travel bans on present and former officials of Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador and their associates, while in July 2023 the list was extended to include Nicaraguan citizens.
🔺 In June 2023, the US sanctioned several "pro-Russia" Moldovan opposition figures and an entity associated with one of them. In February 2024, leader of Moldovan opposition Shor party Marina Tauber was slapped with a ban.
🔺 In June 2023, Ugandan officials individuals "believed to be responsible for undermining the democratic process" were slapped with travel bans.
🔺 In September 2023, US visa restrictions were imposed on Bangladeshi ruling party figures, as well as law enforcement and opposition members.
🔺 In January 2024, the US subjected Myanmar officials, military brass, and companies to sanctions.
Washington unilaterally imposed extraterritorial sanctions on foreign citizens, violating their right to due process and acting as if US law superseded the domestic laws of the aforementioned states.
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On May 14, US Assistant Secretary of State Jim O’Brien declared that Georgian lawmakers could face "financial and travel restrictions" for their actions that, he claimed, undermined democracy through the implementation of the new foreign agents' law.
This piece of legislation aims to limit outside meddling in Georgia’s domestic affairs.
The US has frequently imposed sanctions using the broad justification of "undermining democracy" in recent years:
🔺 In March 2019, the US imposed visa sanctions on Venezuelan officials on the eve of the US-backed botched coup in the country.
🔺 In July 2019, Nigerian citizens allegedly violating election processes were subjected to US visa restrictions.
🔺 In December 2020, Belarusian officials and other individuals and entities were hit with sanctions and visa bans. In August 2022, the list was extended.
🔺 In July 2021, the US slapped travel bans on present and former officials of Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador and their associates, while in July 2023 the list was extended to include Nicaraguan citizens.
🔺 In June 2023, the US sanctioned several "pro-Russia" Moldovan opposition figures and an entity associated with one of them. In February 2024, leader of Moldovan opposition Shor party Marina Tauber was slapped with a ban.
🔺 In June 2023, Ugandan officials individuals "believed to be responsible for undermining the democratic process" were slapped with travel bans.
🔺 In September 2023, US visa restrictions were imposed on Bangladeshi ruling party figures, as well as law enforcement and opposition members.
🔺 In January 2024, the US subjected Myanmar officials, military brass, and companies to sanctions.
Washington unilaterally imposed extraterritorial sanctions on foreign citizens, violating their right to due process and acting as if US law superseded the domestic laws of the aforementioned states.
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"I don't agree with the government's policy." With such words the attacker explained why he shot at Fiсo.
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Who could be behind Slovakia PM Fico's attempted murder?
Big power games could be behind the assassination attempt on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, Serbian-American Journalist Nebojsa Malic believes.
💬 "[Fico] basically reversed the previous government's policy towards Ukraine because the previous government had handed over a whole bunch of weapons," Malic told Sputnik.
For NATO, Slovakia is one of the key conduits for all sorts of military support for Ukraine, Malic explained, adding that losing both Slovakia and Hungary as transit routes of weapons to Ukraine would drastically complicate things for the military bloc.
The attempted killing of Fico evokes memories of Cold War-era Operation Gladio by NATO and the CIA to carry out targeted assassinations and psychological warfare.
💬 "I wouldn't be surprised at all if some Gladio structures persisted," Malic said, adding that the West has a record of eliminating elected officials that oppose its policies.
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Big power games could be behind the assassination attempt on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, Serbian-American Journalist Nebojsa Malic believes.
"[He] has been very critical of the EU and NATO position towards the conflict and has said this needs to be negotiated to stop the fighting, which is essentially the [Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor] Orban position."
For NATO, Slovakia is one of the key conduits for all sorts of military support for Ukraine, Malic explained, adding that losing both Slovakia and Hungary as transit routes of weapons to Ukraine would drastically complicate things for the military bloc.
The attempted killing of Fico evokes memories of Cold War-era Operation Gladio by NATO and the CIA to carry out targeted assassinations and psychological warfare.
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❗️Fico was shot several times, the prime minister’s guards lifted his body from the ground and took him away in a car, Dennikn reports. According to the media, the police have cordoned off the shooting site and are not letting anyone in; the rest of the country’s…
Slovak prime minister's condition is serious and he is still undergoing surgery, authorities said.
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Trump has accepted two presidential debates with Joe Biden on June 27th on CNN and on September 10th on ABC
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"It is my great honor to accept the CNN Debate against Crooked Joe Biden, the WORST PRESIDENT in the History of the United States and a true Threat to Democracy, on June 27th. Likewise, I accept the ABC News Debate against Crooked Joe on September 10th. Thank you, DJT!" he stated in the post published on Truth Social platform.
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❗️Fico was shot several times, the prime minister’s guards lifted his body from the ground and took him away in a car, Dennikn reports. According to the media, the police have cordoned off the shooting site and are not letting anyone in; the rest of the country’s…
Slovak President-elect commented on the assassination attempt of the country's PM Robert Fico:
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An assassination attempt on the Prime Minister is a threat to everything that has adorned Slovak democracy so far.
With horror, I received the information that Prime Minister Robert Fico became the target of an assassination attempt after a government meeting in Handlova, and during a meeting with people, he suffered gunshot wounds following the attack.
I am horrified by where the hatred towards another political opinion can lead. We don't have to agree on everything, but there are plenty of ways to express our disagreement democratically and legally.
An assassination attempt on one of the highest constitutional officials is an unprecedented threat to Slovak democracy. If we express different political opinions with guns in the squares, and not in polling stations, we endanger everything we have built together in 31 years of Slovak sovereignty.
I wish the Prime Minister a swift recovery and healing. And I earnestly hope that such senseless and brutal acts become the subject of universal condemnation.
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Slovak prime minister's condition is serious and he is still undergoing surgery, authorities said.
❗️ Slovak Prime Minister Fico's surgery was successful, his condition is stable and he is conscious, local media reported
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US shoots itself in the foot with new China tariffs
The US tariff hike on China targeting an array of Chinese-made goods is “a jumble of US domestic politics played out on the world stage” ahead of the November election, and Washington should brace for “blowback” that “hits harder than the [tariff] shots fired,” says independent economic consultant Paul Goncharoff.
“Simply stated it is overt protectionism, in breach of not just the rules of the WTO, but unilaterally dismissing the ‘rules-based order’ of the entire world trading system” that the US played a central role in creating, the observer told Sputnik.
Beyond formal retaliation in the form of trade restrictions, Beijing has access to an array of tools to make Washington regret its decision, the analyst believes.
The independent observer takes issue with Washington’s characterization of China’s success in winning global market share of the tariffed goods as being the result of “non-market policies and practices.”
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The US tariff hike on China targeting an array of Chinese-made goods is “a jumble of US domestic politics played out on the world stage” ahead of the November election, and Washington should brace for “blowback” that “hits harder than the [tariff] shots fired,” says independent economic consultant Paul Goncharoff.
“Simply stated it is overt protectionism, in breach of not just the rules of the WTO, but unilaterally dismissing the ‘rules-based order’ of the entire world trading system” that the US played a central role in creating, the observer told Sputnik.
Beyond formal retaliation in the form of trade restrictions, Beijing has access to an array of tools to make Washington regret its decision, the analyst believes.
“The bottom line is that they can and shall increase their focus on the emerging and developing world which numerically is the vast majority of global markets. One just has to carefully look at what and who is included in the Belt and Road Initiative, BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the African continent, MENA, Mercosur, and the competitive advantages China has proven for more than three decades. I do not think that the global West can seriously compete and win the non-G7 trading world,” Goncharoff stressed.
The independent observer takes issue with Washington’s characterization of China’s success in winning global market share of the tariffed goods as being the result of “non-market policies and practices.”
“Remember that China is the world’s low-cost producer of many of these goods that will be tariffed further by the US. Quite simply it is because China’s been investing in these industries for 20+ years, while the United States has been debating issues like solar power, EV transport, batteries, etc. It is no surprise that they can outcompete both the US and Europe – they have planned, invested, and worked very hard for their competitive edge,” Goncharoff said.
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❗️ Slovak Prime Minister Fico's surgery was successful, his condition is stable and he is conscious, local media reported
The head of the Slovak Interior Ministry said that the assassination attempt on the prime minister was politically motivated.
Fico is still undergoing surgery and his condition is assessed as critical, he added.
Fico is still undergoing surgery and his condition is assessed as critical, he added.
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US psyop vet: Slovakian PM Fico's assassination attempt seems to be NATO operation
The assassination attempt of the Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico seems to be a NATO operation and might constitute the next phase of the bloc's war against Russia, attempting to target foreign leaders opposing the US-led proxy war in Ukraine, according to Scott Bennett, former United States Army psychological warfare officer.
💬 "The assassination attempt of the Slovakian Prime Minister bares a remarkable similarity to the Kennedy assassinations," Bennett told Sputnik.
Another suspicious factor that resembles the Kennedy assassination is the Slovakian Secret Service's tactics of space and openness against the prime minister, continued the expert, citing the fact that Kennedy was shot as his Secret Service slowed down the car he was traveling in, which left the president exposed.
Some US researchers believe that Kennedy was eliminated by US "deep state" in 1963 because of his policy of détente with the Soviet Union after the successful resolution of the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962.
The Slovakian prime minister has been known for his anti-militarist stance and reversing his predecessors' policy to arm Ukraine, which in his opinion, unnecessarily prolonged the bloodshed, Bennett believes.
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The assassination attempt of the Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico seems to be a NATO operation and might constitute the next phase of the bloc's war against Russia, attempting to target foreign leaders opposing the US-led proxy war in Ukraine, according to Scott Bennett, former United States Army psychological warfare officer.
"Contrary to [the assessment of] amateur analysts, the 71 year-old assassin is the perfect assassin for this kind of an operation: they are ideologically prejudiced based on their history, and this is used when targeting individuals who are incapable of change or mental political, adaptation, and are easy to emotionally explode."
Another suspicious factor that resembles the Kennedy assassination is the Slovakian Secret Service's tactics of space and openness against the prime minister, continued the expert, citing the fact that Kennedy was shot as his Secret Service slowed down the car he was traveling in, which left the president exposed.
Some US researchers believe that Kennedy was eliminated by US "deep state" in 1963 because of his policy of détente with the Soviet Union after the successful resolution of the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962.
The Slovakian prime minister has been known for his anti-militarist stance and reversing his predecessors' policy to arm Ukraine, which in his opinion, unnecessarily prolonged the bloodshed, Bennett believes.
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Russia-China trade and economic cooperation soars to dizzying highs
As Moscow and Beijing counter US efforts to limit their economic growth, trade between Russia and China has surged, surpassing all expectations and reaching unprecedented highs ahead of President Putin's visit to Beijing.
🔺Chinese customs data revealed that trade between China and Russia soared to a record $240 billion in 2023.
🔺Trade turnover in Q1 2024 increased by 5.2% year-over-year to $56.68 billion, according to the General Administration of Customs China.
🔺In 2023, Russia became China's largest oil supplier, exporting 107 million tons, up 24%.
🔺Coal exports to China grew nearly 1.5 times in 2023, surpassing 100 million tons.
🔺Russian LNG exports to China rose 23% in 2023 to eight million metric tons.
🔺Gas deliveries via the Power of Siberia pipeline grew by 47% in 2023, totaling 22.7 billion cubic meters.
🔺Key Russian exports to China also include minerals, wood, pulp, paper, metals, and food.
🔺Major imports from China include vehicles, machinery, chemicals, textiles, footwear, and metals.
🔺Russian agricultural exports to China increased by 53% to a record $7.6 billion in 2023.
🔺China was the largest foreign investor in Russia's Far East in 2023,
🔺Cooperation also extends to nuclear energy, with plans through 2030 to create fast neutron reactors in China based on Russian technology.
🔺The Xudapu Nuclear Power Plant, a Russia-China collaboration, is set to commence operations between 2027-2028.
🔺Collaboration between Roscosmos and China's National Space Administration aims to establish a nuclear power station on the Moon by 2035 to support the planned International Lunar Research Station.
🔺92% of trade transactions between Russia and China are conducted using national currencies, supporting dedollarization efforts.
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As Moscow and Beijing counter US efforts to limit their economic growth, trade between Russia and China has surged, surpassing all expectations and reaching unprecedented highs ahead of President Putin's visit to Beijing.
🔺Chinese customs data revealed that trade between China and Russia soared to a record $240 billion in 2023.
🔺Trade turnover in Q1 2024 increased by 5.2% year-over-year to $56.68 billion, according to the General Administration of Customs China.
🔺In 2023, Russia became China's largest oil supplier, exporting 107 million tons, up 24%.
🔺Coal exports to China grew nearly 1.5 times in 2023, surpassing 100 million tons.
🔺Russian LNG exports to China rose 23% in 2023 to eight million metric tons.
🔺Gas deliveries via the Power of Siberia pipeline grew by 47% in 2023, totaling 22.7 billion cubic meters.
🔺Key Russian exports to China also include minerals, wood, pulp, paper, metals, and food.
🔺Major imports from China include vehicles, machinery, chemicals, textiles, footwear, and metals.
🔺Russian agricultural exports to China increased by 53% to a record $7.6 billion in 2023.
🔺China was the largest foreign investor in Russia's Far East in 2023,
🔺Cooperation also extends to nuclear energy, with plans through 2030 to create fast neutron reactors in China based on Russian technology.
🔺The Xudapu Nuclear Power Plant, a Russia-China collaboration, is set to commence operations between 2027-2028.
🔺Collaboration between Roscosmos and China's National Space Administration aims to establish a nuclear power station on the Moon by 2035 to support the planned International Lunar Research Station.
🔺92% of trade transactions between Russia and China are conducted using national currencies, supporting dedollarization efforts.
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🔺US psyop vet: Slovakian PM Fico's assassination attempt seems to be NATO operation
🔺US shoots itself in the foot with new China tariffs
🔺Who could be behind Slovakia PM Fico's attempted murder?
🔺Trump has accepted two presidential debates with Joe Biden on June 27th on CNN and on September 10th on ABC
🔺Attempt on Fico’s life was attempt to turn Slovaks into ‘slaves of the United States’ – former lawmaker
🔺Here's how the US 'undermines democracy' by slapping extraterritorial sanctions on foreign citizens
🔺Whose toes has Slovakia’s wildcard PM Fico stepped on?
🔺Russia-China trade and economic cooperation soars to dizzying highs
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🔺US shoots itself in the foot with new China tariffs
🔺Who could be behind Slovakia PM Fico's attempted murder?
🔺Trump has accepted two presidential debates with Joe Biden on June 27th on CNN and on September 10th on ABC
🔺Attempt on Fico’s life was attempt to turn Slovaks into ‘slaves of the United States’ – former lawmaker
🔺Here's how the US 'undermines democracy' by slapping extraterritorial sanctions on foreign citizens
🔺Whose toes has Slovakia’s wildcard PM Fico stepped on?
🔺Russia-China trade and economic cooperation soars to dizzying highs
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❗️France deploys army at New Caledonia ports and airport.
TikTok is banned after riots, Prime Minister said.
TikTok is banned after riots, Prime Minister said.
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❗️Fico was shot several times, the prime minister’s guards lifted his body from the ground and took him away in a car, Dennikn reports. According to the media, the police have cordoned off the shooting site and are not letting anyone in; the rest of the country’s…
The attack on Fico may be linked to his stance against arms supplies to Ukraine, which goes against NATO, says Florian Philippot, a French politician and candidate for the European Parliament.
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❗️France deploys army at New Caledonia ports and airport. TikTok is banned after riots, Prime Minister said.
A state of emergency has been declared in New Caledonia amid mass riots
Earlier, the head of the Southern Province of French New Caledonia, Sonia Backes, demanded the intervention of the French Armed Forces to resolve the situation. "The situation is extremely serious, extremely violent," she said.
Clashes between supporters of the French government and supporters of New Caledonia's independence have erupted amid discussion of a bill aimed at expanding the electorate in provincial elections.
Earlier, the head of the Southern Province of French New Caledonia, Sonia Backes, demanded the intervention of the French Armed Forces to resolve the situation. "The situation is extremely serious, extremely violent," she said.
Clashes between supporters of the French government and supporters of New Caledonia's independence have erupted amid discussion of a bill aimed at expanding the electorate in provincial elections.
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🇷🇺🇨🇳 Putin’s trip to China sends a warning message to the West
Russia and China are not only strengthening their military and economic cooperation, but also challenging the very foundations of Western hegemony through alliances like BRICS+. That’s why Western leaders are in panic mode.
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Russia and China are not only strengthening their military and economic cooperation, but also challenging the very foundations of Western hegemony through alliances like BRICS+. That’s why Western leaders are in panic mode.
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The attack on Fico may be linked to his stance against arms supplies to Ukraine, which goes against NATO, says Florian Philippot, a French politician and candidate for the European Parliament. Subscribe to @SputnikInt
Prime Minister Robert Fico is entrusted in the hands of highly qualified doctors who will take care of his health, Health Minister Zuzana Dolinkova stated at a briefing. She also thanked all those who have so far taken part in saving the Prime Minister.
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“The Prime Minister's health condition is still critical, he is still in surgery and I believe that everything will end well. I keep my fingers crossed and wish a lot of strength not only to him but also to the medical staff who are really fighting for his life in these minutes,” the minister said.
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US psyop vet: Slovakian PM Fico's assassination attempt seems to be NATO operation
The assassination attempt of the Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico seems to be a NATO operation and might constitute the next phase of the bloc's war against Russia…
The assassination attempt of the Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico seems to be a NATO operation and might constitute the next phase of the bloc's war against Russia…
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Russian air defenses destroyed two French-made Hammer guided aerial bombs over the Belgorod region, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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Robert Fico: victim of unending Russophobic campaigns in mainstream media
Nearly all of the EU's leaders have expressed shock and dismay at the attempt on Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico’s life. Yet, not long ago, these same voices, and Europe's mainstream media (MSM), labeled Fico a conduit of Russian influence, citing his critical views on EU sanctions against Moscow, and his skepticism towards NATO.
The hostility towards Fico went as far as barely veiled claims that Slovakia was a pro-Russian outcast in Europe – just because Slovaks had voted for Fico. On September 6, 2023, as Fico's Smer Party led the polls before the October vote, the NYT ran an article with this sentiment: “The vote in Slovakia will be a test of European unity on Ukraine, and of Russia’s efforts to undermine it. The front-runner wants to halt arms shipments to Kiev.”
Fico’s victory did not stop the smear campaign. The MSM went after him again, making unfounded claims of a connection between Fico’s friendliness towards Russia and a “threat to democracy” at home.
Germany’s Der Spiegel on October 2, 2023 wrote: “In Slovakia crowds rallied against the Kremlin-friendly head of government Robert Fico. He plans a controversial justice reform.” The paper didn't clarify how Fico’s good relations with Russia might hinder justice in Slovakia.
Next time around, the MSM was mad at Fico for cutting arms supplies to Ukraine, claiming he did it at Russia’s behest, not because the Slovakian Army had been left unarmed after shipping its weapons to Kiev.
“Slovakia’s new government rejects aid for Ukraine” The Washington Post wrote in November, without specifying that Fico stopped arms support, not humanitarian aid.
Allegations regarding Fico’s Russian “dangerous liaisons” never faltered. The Guardian ran the headline in September that “At a stroke, Slovakia could become Russia’s newest ally,” with an accompanying photo claiming (wrongly) that Fico “showers praise on Moscow.”
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Nearly all of the EU's leaders have expressed shock and dismay at the attempt on Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico’s life. Yet, not long ago, these same voices, and Europe's mainstream media (MSM), labeled Fico a conduit of Russian influence, citing his critical views on EU sanctions against Moscow, and his skepticism towards NATO.
The hostility towards Fico went as far as barely veiled claims that Slovakia was a pro-Russian outcast in Europe – just because Slovaks had voted for Fico. On September 6, 2023, as Fico's Smer Party led the polls before the October vote, the NYT ran an article with this sentiment: “The vote in Slovakia will be a test of European unity on Ukraine, and of Russia’s efforts to undermine it. The front-runner wants to halt arms shipments to Kiev.”
Fico’s victory did not stop the smear campaign. The MSM went after him again, making unfounded claims of a connection between Fico’s friendliness towards Russia and a “threat to democracy” at home.
Germany’s Der Spiegel on October 2, 2023 wrote: “In Slovakia crowds rallied against the Kremlin-friendly head of government Robert Fico. He plans a controversial justice reform.” The paper didn't clarify how Fico’s good relations with Russia might hinder justice in Slovakia.
Next time around, the MSM was mad at Fico for cutting arms supplies to Ukraine, claiming he did it at Russia’s behest, not because the Slovakian Army had been left unarmed after shipping its weapons to Kiev.
“Slovakia’s new government rejects aid for Ukraine” The Washington Post wrote in November, without specifying that Fico stopped arms support, not humanitarian aid.
Allegations regarding Fico’s Russian “dangerous liaisons” never faltered. The Guardian ran the headline in September that “At a stroke, Slovakia could become Russia’s newest ally,” with an accompanying photo claiming (wrongly) that Fico “showers praise on Moscow.”
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