Slovak PM to visit Russia for WWII celebrations, defying EU sanctions over Ukraine invasion.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will visit Moscow in May 2025 to attend World War II victory celebrations, marking 80 years since the end of the war. This marks the first official Slovak visit to Russia since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Fico's decision, despite EU and NATO sanctions on Russia, highlights his efforts to normalize relations with Russia and his critical stance on EU and NATO policies toward Ukraine.

November 27, 2024
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