Robert Fico, Russia and Slovakia

Tens of thousands protest in Slovakia over pro-Russia policies of populist leader Fico
Tens of thousands of people in Slovakia have gathered at squares and street across the country to voice their opposition to the pro-Russia policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Slovak protests grow in rebuke of PM Fico's Russian tilt
By Radovan Stoklasa BRATISLAVA (Reuters) -Tens of thousands of protesters thronged a central square in the Slovak capital on Friday, waving banners opposing Prime Minister Robert Fico's policy shift closer to Russia,
Zelenskyy Backs Slovak Protests Opposing Fico’s Pro-Russia Policies
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy backs Slovakia’s protests against Prime Minister Fico’s pro-Russia stance, reinforcing the nation’s European identity.
Slovakia’s Fico Seeks Help From Turkey to Secure Russian Gas
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico discussed the potential for securing Russian gas through Turkey with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who pledged Ankara’s help in finding a solution with Moscow.
Slovak Opposition to Call No-Confidence Vote Against PM Fico's Government
(Reuters) -Slovakia's opposition parties will call a no-confidence vote against the government, a party chief said on Tuesday, accusing Prime Minister Robert Fico of dragging foreign policy closer to Russia while failing to tackle problems at home.
Thousands protest in Slovakia over pro-Russia policies of populist leader Fico
The latest wave of anti-government rallies was fuelled by Robert Fico’s recent trip to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Slovak protests build in rebuke of PM Fico's Russian tilt
Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in a central square in the Slovak capital on Friday, waving banners opposing Prime Minister Robert Fico's policy shift closer to Russia after tensions between the government and the opposition rose.
Slovak protests build as tens of thousands rebuke PM Fico’s Russian tilt
By Radovan Stoklasa BRATISLAVA (Reuters) -Tens of thousands of protesters thronged a central square in the Slovak capital on Friday, waving banners opposing Prime Minister Robert Fico's policy shift
Slovak opposition protests as PM Fico warns of coup
Tens of thousands come onto the streets, as Robert Fico threatens to deport foreigners he says are fomenting a coup.
Angry Slovaks Ratchet Up Protests Against PM Fico's Pro-Russia Drive
Tens of thousands of people protested against the government across Slovakia Friday evening, as anger grows over nationalist Prime Minister Robert Fico's push for closer ties with Russia.
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'Enough of Fico' — Slovaks flood the streets in nationwide anti-government protests
Protests erupted in more than 20 Slovak cities on Jan. 24 under the slogan "Slovakia is Europe," targeting the government of ...
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Fico's Fight: Slovakia's Tumultuous Political Climate
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's government plans to prevent public protests from turning into government overthrows, citing intelligence about opposition power grabs. Fico's critics dismiss these ...
Fico threatens to pull Slovakia out of EU and Nato
Slovakia’s pro-Russian prime minister has raised the prospect of his country leaving the European Union and Nato, arguing ...
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Russia's Putin holds talks with Slovakian PM Fico, in a rare visit to Moscow by an EU leader
FILE - Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, speaks to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico during their meeting in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Alexander ...