"Frankfurter Rundschau" points out the lack of criticism within the EU regarding Fico's visit to Putin. This visit reinforces the impression that solidarity with Ukraine is weakening, which is ...

defying criticism from the European Union, which had warned him against travelling to Moscow. Fico, known for his pro-Russian stances, was the only EU leader to attend the country's World War II ...

The S&P 500 slipped 0.6% on Wednesday, May 28, ahead of semiconductor giant Nvidia's highly anticipated quarterly earnings ...

Fico along with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán are viewed as the most Kremlin-friendly leaders within the EU.

The Slovak prime minister, the only EU leader set to attend Russia’s Victory Day celebrations, faces criticism at home and abroad for ... Only later did Erik Kaliňák, head of Fico’s advisory team and ...

Once a leader who actively supported Slovakia’s accession to the EU, Fico has now taken a significant pro-Moscow ... and a polarizing stance on key international issues. His criticism of Ukraine, his ...

His visit sparked criticism among EU officials, who view the trip as undermining European ... shaking hands with Putin on that trip. In stark contrast to Fico’s presence in Moscow, several Western ...

Since then, he has ended his country’s military aid for Ukraine, lashed out at EU sanctions on Russia, and vowed to block Ukraine from joining NATO. Unlike many Western politicians, Fico has not ...

Fico has stepped up criticism of his liberal opponents ... of protests against his government's pro-Russian stance. Fico returned to power in the EU and NATO member state with a 2023 election ...

Fico along with Hungarian Prime ... who on Monday floated the possibility of cutting EU funds to Slovakia and Hungary if they continue straying from the bloc's direction. "The German Chancellor ...