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Slovak PM Fico Gains Poland Airspace Clearance for Moscow Parade

5/1/2026

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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will attend the Victory Day parade in Moscow next week.
Poland received Slovakia’s request to let Robert Fico’s aircraft transit its airspace.
Polish foreign minister said the request was resolved without confirming permission.
Robert Fico attended despite Brussels warnings, joining a few European leaders such as Viktor Orbán who maintain warm ties with Moscow.

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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will attend the Victory Day parade in Moscow next week.
Poland received Slovakia’s request to let Robert Fico’s aircraft transit its airspace.
Polish foreign minister said the request was resolved without confirming permission.
Robert Fico attended despite Brussels warnings, joining a few European leaders such as Viktor Orbán who maintain warm ties with Moscow.