Slovak Prime Minister Survives Assassination Attempt by 'Lone Wolf' Gunman
Robert Fico in serious but stable condition after politically motivated shooting; suspect identified as 71-year-old activist poet.
- The suspect, Juraj Chintula, has been charged with attempted murder for shooting Fico five times.
- Authorities describe Chintula as a politically motivated 'lone wolf' with no ties to extremist groups.
- The attack has intensified political tensions in Slovakia ahead of upcoming European elections.
- Russian disinformation campaigns have falsely blamed Ukraine for the assassination attempt.
- Calls for unity and reduced political rhetoric have emerged from Slovak leaders and international figures.






































































































































































