Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to Attend WWII Victory Day Celebration in Moscow

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to Attend WWII Victory Day Celebration in Moscow

Moscow – Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has announced that he will attend the Victory Day celebrations in Moscow next May, marking the anniversary of the end of World War II. The announcement came after Fico accepted an official invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Fico had previously expressed his willingness to participate in the Moscow event, emphasizing his government’s interest in improving relations with Russia. This move comes amid international criticism of Russia’s ongoing aggression in Ukraine.

Political analysts view Fico’s decision as a reflection of his administration's efforts to foster closer ties with Moscow despite the geopolitical tensions surrounding the Ukraine conflict.