Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has sparked controversy with his remarks on the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, made during an interview with Slovak state broadcaster RTVS. Fico suggested that Ukraine should consider ceding territory to Russia as a compromise to end the war, expressing skepticism about the expectation for Russia to withdraw from Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk, calling it unrealistic. The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs firmly rejected the idea of territorial concessions. Additionally, Fico claimed life in Kyiv is 'absolutely normal' and questioned the presence of war there, despite recent missile attacks. His comments have drawn criticism and have highlighted his stance on the conflict. Fico's remarks came ahead of his meeting with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal in Uzhhorod.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico arrived in Uzhhorod and met with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. Respect vor Shmyhal for staying so polite. 🤮 https://t.co/IazDMEeYsl
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Tuesday that "there is no war in Kyiv", describing life in the Ukrainian capital as "absolutely normal". "Do you really think there is a war in Kiev?" I hope you are not serious ... life is completely normal there," Fico told a news… https://t.co/QAxmzDLuP2
There’s ‘no war in Kyiv,’ scoffs Slovakia’s Fico Shills like this are really getting annoying. We don't need them in the EU or NATO. If you can't deal with reality now, what happens when an ally invokes Article 5? https://t.co/OeE9k2FCcD
Here’s a shocker for the Slovak PM: In wartime, even under shelling or missile attacks, people try to have life as normal as possible. People want and try to go to work, pay taxes, keep businesses running, render and consume services, transport, keep streets clean, eat out,…
Slovak PM Fico today: "Do you seriously think there's a war in Kyiv? I hope you're not serious. Life there is absolutely normal, untouched by war." https://t.co/quqWebg3ps
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico insisted life in the Ukrainian capital was 'absolutely normal' and there was no war, a day before his first meeting with Ukrainian Prime Minister Shmyhal and hours after Russian missiles fell on Kyiv. Despicable man. https://t.co/8jN4QzLgHq
Slovak Prime Minister Fico has said that life in Kyiv is "absolutely normal" While talking to journalists, Fico was asked why he would meet with the Ukrainian prime minister in Uzhhorod instead of Kyiv. The journalist who asked the question explained that in Kyiv Fico could see… https://t.co/aeojYTY0rM
Peskov: "Zelenskyy just wants to be like President Putin, who is supported by all the people, but it does not work" Peskov also said that "Kyiv's territorial claims to the Russian Federation are absolutely groundless". https://t.co/6ugRRrXTvg
Ukraine must give up territory – PM of EU state Expecting Russia to abandon Crimea or Donbass is 'unrealistic,' Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico has said https://t.co/yxwjNmzqMm https://t.co/1PYQA3tCNK
🇷🇺🇺🇦🇸🇰🚨‼️ "There must be some kind of compromise. Why do they expect the Russians to leave Crimea, Donbas and Luhansk? This is unreal.” — PM of Slovakia, Robert Fico He is right, it’s unreal unless you want full WW3 https://t.co/6ZkQoBzksu
Robert Fico believes Ukraine should relinquish part of its territory to end the war https://t.co/hICJskfdU6 https://t.co/Larzmm3xYa
💬In response to the proposal by #Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert #Fico regarding a "territorial compromise" with Russia, the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that such a possibility is completely ruled out. https://t.co/kTVPUEJmjW
⚡️Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert #Fico stated that to end the war, Ukraine will have to compromise, potentially involving the cession of some territories to Russia. "There must be some kind of compromise. Why do they expect the Russians to leave #Crimea, #Donbas and #Luhansk?… https://t.co/gt2pQctM8J
Ukraine must sacrifice territory to end Russian invasion - Slovak PM Robert Fico "There has to be some kind of compromise. What are they expecting the Russians to do, to withdraw from Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk? This is unrealistic," Fico told Slovak state broadcaster RTVS. https://t.co/6H33mNsf9I