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Slovakia Sends Generals to Moscow, Sparking Russia Spy Fears

By Drooid · Oct 13, 2026, 11:56 PM UTC · How we work

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Slovakia restored military-diplomatic representation with Russia by sending Brigadier General Slavomir Staviarsky and Colonel Ivo Gahir to Moscow.
The two officers have been stationed in Moscow since August.
Opposition figures warn the restored posts could enable Russian espionage and disinformation in Slovakia.
Critics say Prime Minister Robert Fico’s move aims to build a peace narrative for his 2027 re-election campaign.

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Slovakia restored military-diplomatic representation with Russia by sending Brigadier General Slavomir Staviarsky and Colonel Ivo Gahir to Moscow.
The two officers have been stationed in Moscow since August.
Opposition figures warn the restored posts could enable Russian espionage and disinformation in Slovakia.
Critics say Prime Minister Robert Fico’s move aims to build a peace narrative for his 2027 re-election campaign.