
Slovak PM Fico critically injured in shooting
A 71-year-old man is reportedly suspected of carrying out what Slovak media refers to as an "assassination attempt" and has been detained.
A 71-year-old man is reportedly suspected of carrying out what Slovak media refers to as an "assassination attempt" and has been detained.
Bratislava will not block Kyiv's accession to the European Union, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said during a press conference with his Ukrainian counterpart Denys Shmyhal in Slovakia on April 11.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced he is in the Slovak town of Michalovce on April 11 on an official visit.
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, known for his friendly stance towards Russia and firm opposition to providing military aid to Ukraine, is set to consolidate his hold on power following the victory of his ally in the country's presidential election.
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala avoided mentioning some of the details about the Czech-led initiative to provide Ukraine with artillery ammunition during a meeting that involved his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico, Aktualne reported on March 14, citing an unnamed diplomatic source in Czechia.
"Our partners on the other side of the world understand that Europe's security affects the security of the whole world, which is why I'm sorry that our Slovak colleagues don't share this perspective," Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky said.