Fico, Slovakia and Russia

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
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.
Protests continue in Slovakia against PM Fico’s pro-Russia stance
The weekly protests have come on the heels of a recent trip to Moscow by Fico, one of the few leaders of a European Union (EU) country to visit Russia since the beginning of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago.
Tens of thousands rally again in Slovakia against pro-Russian policies of premier Fico
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 (AP video shot by Stan
Thousands gather in Slovakia to protest against PM’s pro-Russian policies
Robert Fico has said that Slovakia’s foreign policy orientation could involve leaving the European Union and Nato.
Mass Protests Erupt in Slovakia: Over 50 Cities Rally Against Pro-Russian Policies of PM Fico
Protests erupt in Slovakia against Prime Minister Fico's pro-Russian stance, with citizens rallying in 50 cities, including demonstrations abroad.
Slovak PM Fico rejects calls to quit amid growing protests
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico rejected protesters' calls for his resignation on Saturday after tens of thousands demonstrated against his government's policy shift closer to Russia.
Slovak Protests: Mass Opposition Against Pro-Russia Shift
Tens of thousands of Slovaks protested in the capital's Freedom Square, opposing Prime Minister Robert Fico's policies, which they view as favoring Russia. Amid chants calling for his resignation, demonstrators signaled dissatisfaction with Fico's government,
Protests in Slovakia after Prime Minister Fico’s tilt towards Russia
Massive turnout in nationwide rallies, as Fico brandishes intel report alleging ‘coup d’etat’ in league with foreigners.
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.
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.
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Tens of thousands protest in Slovakia over pro-Russia policies of populist leader Fico
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Thousands of protesters gather to oppose the policies of Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico in ...