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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.
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