Slovakian crowds continue protest against pro-Russian policies of populist premier Robert Fico
- Thousands of Slovaks protested against Prime Minister Robert Fico's pro-Russian policies in various cities across Slovakia, including Bratislava, on Friday.
- Protesters accused Fico of aligning Slovakia with Russia and distancing it from Europe, demanding his resignation due to recent visits with Russian officials.
- Fico has criticized EU sanctions and vowed to block Ukraine from joining NATO, labeling President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a national enemy.
- Demonstrators condemned Fico's close aides for their pro-Russian comments, chanting 'shame' during the protests.
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'Slovakia is Europe' — thousands of protestors take to the streets against Fico's pro-Kremlin agenda
Thousands of protestors gathered on March 7 in more than 40 cities across Slovakia targeting the government of Prime Minister Robert Fico, Slovak media Aktuality reported.In Bratislava’s Freedom Square, protesters chanted “shame” and called Fico a traitor, declaring that “Slovakia is Europe.”Fico's government has faced criticism for its perceived alignment with Russian interests, and his administration has repeatedly criticized Western aid to Uk…
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