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Slovak PM Fico Claims Some in West Seek War Between Russia and NATO

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico accused Western politicians of pursuing a strategy to provoke conflict between NATO and Russia, citing a 'failed' approach to defeating Moscow in Ukraine. He warned that Europe is closer than ever to a large-scale war stemming from the Ukraine conflict. Fico's remarks align with his longstanding pro-Russian stance and refusal to provide military aid to Ukraine.

On September 20, 2026, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that some Western politicians are seeking a war between NATO and Russia, following a 'failed' strategy to defeat Moscow in its war with Ukraine. Fico, who maintains warm relations with Russia and has refused military aid for Ukraine, warned that Europe is closer than ever to a large-scale war erupting from the Ukraine conflict. The claim was reported by multiple outlets, including the Korea Herald and Free Malaysia Today, which noted that Fico's remarks were made in the context of growing tensions in Europe.

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IndependentKorea HeraldSep 20, 07:17 AM
Slovak PM Fico says some in West seek war between Russia and NATO

Some Western politicians are seeking conflict between ​NATO and Russia after a "failed" strategy to defeat Moscow in its war with Ukraine, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico ‌said Saturday. Longtime Slovak leader Fico, who has kept up warm relations with Russia and refuses military aid for Ukraine, said last week that Europe was ‌closer than ever to a large-scale war erupting from the Ukraine war. At the same time, some European leaders, such as those in France and Poland, have warned of Russian

IndependentFree Malaysia TodaySep 20, 01:43 AM
Slovak PM Fico says some in West seek war between Russia and Nato

Robert Fico says Europe is closer than ever to a large-scale war erupting from the Ukraine conflict.

WireReutersSep 19, 11:11 PM
Slovak PM Fico says some in West seek war between Russia and NATO - Reuters

Slovak PM Fico says some in West seek war between Russia and NATO  Reuters