“Accused Plotter Claims Assassination Attempt on Slovak Prime Minister to Thwart Kremlin’s Influence, Bloomberg Reports”
Yura Tsintulyan denies plotting to kill Slovakia’s Prime Minister, Robert Fico. He claims he wanted to prevent Fico from taking office as he believed the Kremlin would oversee his administration. Tsintulyan acted alone and only sought to intimidate against government corruption. The attempted assassination occurred in Handlová on May 15.
Ukrainian President Zelensky extends condolences to Slovak Prime Minister Fico after death of former PM Fico, sparking controversy
President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, offers condolences to Slovak PM Robert Fico on the death of former Slovak PM. Zelensky’s remarks have stirred controversy, suggesting Ukraine indirectly accuses Slovakia of involvement in aggression against Russia. Zelensky emphasizes the need to prevent aggression from becoming a norm and offers support to Slovakia.