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15,000 Protest Against Fico's Pro-Russian Policies in Slovakia

1/12/2025

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Thousands took to the streets in Slovakia, rallying against Prime Minister Robert Fico's pro-Russian stance after his controversial meeting with Vladimir Putin. In Bratislava and beyond, protesters accused him of betraying Ukraine and the West, with around 15,000 voices united in chants of "Slovakia is Europe," demanding his resignation amid escalating gas supply tensions.

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Thousands took to the streets in Slovakia, rallying against Prime Minister Robert Fico's pro-Russian stance after his controversial meeting with Vladimir Putin. In Bratislava and beyond, protesters accused him of betraying Ukraine and the West, with around 15,000 voices united in chants of "Slovakia is Europe," demanding his resignation amid escalating gas supply tensions.