Slovaks protested in Bratislava on January 3 over Prime Minister Roberto Fico's foreign policy actions. Protesters carried slogans including "We are not a Russian rag" and "We are Europe."
Points of attention
- About 4,000 people protested in Bratislava against Prime Minister Roberto Fico's pro-Russian policies, carrying posters with slogans expressing their dissatisfaction.
- The protesters emphasized Slovakia's support for the European Union and commitment to European values, demanding action from the government to address the country's problems.
- Slovakia's opposition party criticized Fico for meeting with Putin in Moscow, leading to further scrutiny by the Prosecutor General's Office for compliance with the law.
- The protest highlighted the citizens' concerns about Fico's foreign policy actions and the perceived threat of giving Slovakia to the Russian Federation.
- The importance of uniting the efforts of the public and opposition was stressed at the protest to address the challenges facing the country.
Protests in Slovakia against Fico's pro-Russian statements
About 4,000 people gathered in the Slovak capital to protest Fico's pro-Russian policies. Protesters received posters by artist Rudolf Sikora from the organizers: "Betrayal" was written on one side, and "We are Europe" on the other.
Slovak citizens also had other slogans, including "Slovakia, beware, the occupation has begun" and "Fico, go to Moscow, leave Slovakia alone."
The European Union anthem was played at the event, as protesters also waved EU flags.
At the rally, Slovaks declared: "We are not a Russian rag." They also added that Fico wants to give Slovakia to the Russian Federation.
At the same time, artist Sikora emphasized at the protest the need to unite the efforts of the public with the opposition.
This is not about politicization... I beg you, opposition politicians, to pull yourself together.
Fico's meeting with Putin
On December 22, Fico met with Putin. He stated that he traveled to Moscow in response to the suspension of Russian gas transit to Slovakia through Ukrainian territory.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the meeting between Fico and Putin in Moscow and stated that Bratislava pays for Russia's "discounts" with sovereignty or shadow schemes.
Slovakia's opposition Freedom and Solidarity party has criticized Prime Minister Robert Fico for his meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. A protest was held in Bratislava.
It later became known that the Prosecutor General's Office of Slovakia would check Fico's visit to Putin in Moscow for compliance with the law.
