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Slovak PM Fico Attends Moscow Parade After Baltic Airspace Ban

Robert Fico becomes the only EU leader at Russia's Victory Day event, rerouting his flight to meet Putin and Xi Jinping despite EU criticism.

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico attends a press conference with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (not pictured), in Bratislava, Slovakia, April 28, 2025. REUTERS/Radovan Stoklasa
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Overview

  • Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico rerouted his flight through Hungary, Romania, and Georgia to reach Moscow after Baltic nations closed their airspace to his plane.
  • Fico is attending Russia's May 9 Victory Day parade, making him the only EU leader present at the event, which also features Chinese President Xi Jinping.
  • The trip underscores Fico's defiance of EU calls to avoid the event, with EU diplomat Kaja Kallas urging leaders to boycott Russia's military celebrations.
  • Fico is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping during his visit to Moscow.
  • Critics argue Fico's pro-Moscow policies, including halting military aid to Ukraine and fostering closer ties with Russia, signal a shift in Slovakia's foreign policy.