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Fico's Moscow Visit Sparks Protests, Echoes Dark History

5/29/2025

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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's attendance at Moscow's WWII victory celebrations, the sole EU leader to do so, ignited fierce protests back home. Critics liken him to WWII figure Jozef Tiso, accusing him of cozying up to Putin and jeopardizing Slovakia's democratic ideals. Many view his actions as a dangerous step back into history.

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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's attendance at Moscow's WWII victory celebrations, the sole EU leader to do so, ignited fierce protests back home. Critics liken him to WWII figure Jozef Tiso, accusing him of cozying up to Putin and jeopardizing Slovakia's democratic ideals. Many view his actions as a dangerous step back into history.